Global demand for pangasius firms as buyers seek reliable value
A market note from the Mekong Delta: steady supply, firming prices, and what it means for menus in Addis.
From the ponds of the Mekong Delta, the story this season is stability. Pangasius supply is steady and quality is holding, while global demand for affordable, reliable white fish continues to firm, a combination that is nudging prices gently upward without the sharp swings buyers dread.
What we're seeing at source
Farms are running to plan and export-grade material is available in the grades our buyers ask for most. Where prices are moving, it is demand-led rather than supply-shocked, a healthier signal for anyone planning menus and budgets a quarter ahead.
Stability is the luxury in this market. A predictable price is worth as much to a buyer as a low one.
What it means for Addis kitchens
If pangasius is a workhorse on your menu, this is a good window to lock a spec and a standing order, you protect your food cost against later firming and guarantee your grade. Talk to Selam about fixing volume for the next quarter.
