Vietnam’s tilapia exports have shown impressive growth, reaching USD 41 million in 2024, an increase of 138% compared to 2023. Black tilapia led the surge with a remarkable 348% growth, while red tilapia rose by 20%. The U.S. quickly became the standout market, importing USD 19 million (+572%), while the EU, Middle East, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN also contributed to demand.

In the first quarter of 2025, exports continued their momentum, totaling nearly USD 14 million, up 131% year-on-year. The United States accounted for 46% of this value (over USD 6 million), followed by Russia at 13% and Belgium at 5%. These results confirm Vietnam’s growing reputation as a reliable tilapia supplier at a time when global buyers are actively diversifying their sourcing.

A key factor driving this opportunity is China’s declining tilapia supply and trade pressure. With U.S. tariffs on Chinese tilapia currently set at 54% in 2025, Vietnam and other exporters have stepped in to fill the gap. Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the U.S. alone are projected to reach USD 12 million this year. At the same time, under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Vietnamese tilapia entering China now enjoys zero tariffs, opening an additional channel for growth. Together, these dynamics are helping tilapia emerge as Vietnam’s next major seafood pillar alongside shrimp and pangasius.

VDTG Tilapia: Vietnam’s Quality, Your Trusted Supply

As global demand grows, VDTG Food stands at the forefront of this transformation with its premium line of VDTG Tilapia. For buyers worldwide, our tilapia represents not only Vietnam’s new aquaculture success but also a brand built on safety, traceability, and international standards.

Why Choose VDTG Tilapia? At VDTG, every fillet is processed through a rigorous, HACCP-certified system that includes:

• Safe & Certified: Live fish from approved farms, tested free of banned residues.
• Hygienic Processing: Multi-stage washing, filleted and trimmed by hand, parasite- and bone-checked.
• Quality Preserved: Temperature strictly controlled, IQF frozen to lock in freshness.
• Custom Cuts: Fillets sized 60–220g+ (or 2–11oz) in portions, strips, or loins.
• Flexible Packaging: Retail vacuum packs (1–10kg) and bulk cartons (5–10kg), fully traceable and labeled.
• Assurance: All exports pass metal detection before shipment.

From Vietnam’s Waters to Your Market

Vietnamese tilapia is on track to become a global player, and with VDTG Tilapia, importers and distributors gain more than a supplier – they gain a partner for growth.

👉 Discover VDTG Tilapia here and bring premium, certified Vietnamese tilapia to your market. Contact us: vdtgfood.com/contact