The estimated total aquaculture harvest output in July 2025 (including cage and raft farming) is approximately 95.8 thousand tons, up 6.09% (+5.5 thousand tons) compared to the same period last year. This included nearly 71.5 thousand tons of fish, an increase of 4.63% (+3.2 thousand tons); approxiamtely 12.9 thousand tons of shrimp, up 16.37% (+1.8 thousand tons) and 11.4 thousand tons of other aquatic products, up 4.81% (+5,240 tons) year on year.
According to the An Giang Statistics Office, total aquaculture production for the first 7 months of 2025 reached approximately 666.5 thousand tons, rise 7.10% (an increase of nearly 44.2 thousand tons) compared to the same period last year. Specifically, harvested fish production was about 505 thousand tons, up 6.02% (an increase of 28.7 thousand tons); harvested shrimp reached 82.5 thousand tons, up 8.37% (an increase of 6.4 thousand tons and other aquatic species production reached 79 thousand tons, up 13.08% (an increase of 9.1 thousand tons) year-on-year.
In the month, the price of commercial pangasius remained stable at a high level, benefiting farmers (currently ranging from 30,000 to 32,000 VND/kg, up 3,000 VND/kg year-on-year). Additionally, prices of other fish species increased by 5–10% compared to the same period, leading to an expansion in aquaculture scale and harvest.
However, in the first months of 2025, aquatic disease outbreaks remained complicated, particularly in brackish-water shrimp farming. Specifically, total damaged shrimp farming area reached 1,130.49 hectares, mainly due to environmental factors, in addition to pathogens such as white spot syndrome, acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) and Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP). To proactively respond, technical agencies conducted active disease surveillance on 218 shrimp samples, detecting 29 samples positive for dangerous diseases. Moreover, water environment monitoring was maintained with 11 rounds over 6 months, enabling farmers to adjust farming practices in time. In addition, chemicals for environmental treatment were distributed, training courses and communication programs were organized, while farmers were encouraged to adopt biosecure farming practices, reduced stocking densities and improved seed quality.
Restructuring of Fisheries Exploitation
Regarding exploitation, the province is restructuring the industry by gradually reducing the number of nearshore fishing vessels, banning trawling, electric pulse fishing, explosives and shifting to purse seining, offshore handline fishing and trap fishing in order to promote more eco-friendly exploitation of marine resources. At the same time, strict measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing are being strictly enforced with many vessel owners complying with regulations and addressing violations in foreign fishing grounds.
In July, Typhoon No.3 and Typhoon No.4 impacted marine fishing activities. As a result, the estimated marine fisheries production in July 2025 was approximately 35.1 thousand tons, down 2.69% year-on-year. For the first 7 months of 2025, the total marine fisheries production reached nearly 248.5 thousand tons, up 1.11% (an increase of 2.7 thousand tons) compared to the same period last year. Of this, captured fish production was over 175.7 thousand tons (70.72% of total marine fisheries production), an increase of 523 tons compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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