(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Binh Dinh province is focusing on developing a red tilapia farming chain in the Dinh Binh reservoir (Vinh Thanh district), aiming to meet food safety standards for export to Europe and other developed countries.

(seafood.vasep.com) In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports achieved positive results, reaching a total value of 335 million USD, a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of this, squid accounted for 58% with a value of 194 million USD (up 24%), while octopus made up 42% with 141 million USD (up 7%). However, these results were not consistent across all markets, clearly reflecting the opportunities, challenges and technical barriers currently affecting export businesses.

(seafood.vasep.com) In June 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports experienced a sharp decline after a period of slowing growth. According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, tuna export turnover in June reached over 67 million USD - down 21% compared to the same month in 2024. However, for the first six months of 2025, the total tuna export value totaled 473 million USD, nearly equivalent to the same period last year, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2%.

(seafood.vasep.com) According to Vietnam Customs data, in June 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached 194 million USD, a 13% increase compared to June 2024. Cumulative exports for the first half of 2025 totaled 1.023 billion USD, up 11% from the same period in 2024. Despite a challenging global trade environment with ongoing risks, Vietnam’s pangasius exports recorded positive results in the first six months of 2025.

(seafood.vasep.com) Brackish water shrimp farming has been identified as a key economic sector for Can Tho City (formerly part of Soc Trang Province), with significant potential for marine economic development. To effectively leverage its existing advantages, the locality has launched the brackish ưater shrimp farming development project for the 2023–2025 period with a vision to 2030. The project aims to improve productivity and quality, protect the ecological environment, and adapt to climate change.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid market and international policy fluctuations, Vietnamese shrimp exporters need to proactively restructure their export strategies. Diversifying markets, reducing dependence on the US, and taking advantage of trade agreements such as EVFTA and CPTPP are necessary directions.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Cà Mau actively promotes sustainable and environmentally friendly shrimp farming models such as shrimp-forest and shrimp-rice, aiming to enhance the value and competitiveness of exported shrimp. The province focuses on adopting international standards like ASC, BAP, GlobalGAP, and Organic to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of global markets.

(seafood.vasep.com) According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports in the first half of June 2025 reached 86 million USD, up 6% year-on-year. As of June 15th 2025, cumulative pangasius export value stood at 911 million USD, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Exports of processed and canned tuna (HS code 16) from Vietnam to Germany have been continuously declining during the first five months of 2025, with a trend toward deeper contraction. This situation is significantly affecting Vietnam’s tuna exports to this market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) over the past two decades, the Vietnam's pangasius industry has firmly established an undeniable position in the global market. With export revenues consistently surpassing 2 billion USD annually, pangasius has played a key role in elevating Vietnam to the ranks of leading seafood-exporting nations. However, the value chain of Vietnamese pangasius still heavily relies on low value-added primary processed products, most notably frozen fillets under HS code 0304.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lithuania serves as a gateway to the Central and Eastern European region. In recent years, Vietnamese tuna exporters have been making efforts to tap into this market, with Vietnam's tuna exports to Lithuania showing an upward trend.

Vietnam’s shrimp exports in May 2025 recorded solid growth since the beginning of the year with both whiteleg shrimp and black tiger shrimp experiencing increases in both volume and value.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods JSC (stock code: FMC) estimates its consolidated profit for the first half of this year at approximately 170 billion VND. With stable sales contracts and strong shrimp farming productivity, the company expects to reduce production costs and increase processed shrimp output in the coming period.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is witnessing a clear recovery in Vietnam’s squid and octopus industry after a prolonged period of fluctuation from 2022 to 2024. In the first five months of the year, export value of these products reached nearly USD 274 million, an increase of more than 14% compared to the same period last year. Notably, traditional markets continued to grow steadily, while emerging markets also showed positive signals, creating hope for a breakthrough year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan ranks as the third-largest single import market for Vietnamese shrimp, accounting for 13% of Vietnam’s total shrimp export value. In May 2025, shrimp exports to Japan reached $49 million, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first five months of 2025, exports to this market totaled over $218 million, reflecting a robust 19% growth year-on-year.