In recent years, seafood has been one of the two major agricultural sectors in An Giang. Besides the main farmed species, pangasius, An Giang also has a wide variety of indigenous species, such as red tilapia, spotted snakehead, basa fish, pangasius, silver barb, giant freshwater prawn, tilapia, knifefish, giant barb, eel, and flathead catfish... These aquatic species have a large consumption market in Cambodia.
Total aquaculture area in the province is currently around 3,100 hectares, with approximately 5,682 cages and rafts, involving over 2,600 households farming in ponds, 3,566 households farming in cages and rafts, and 1,400 households breeding various aquatic species. The annual harvest yield is over 600,000 tons, and more than 6 billion seedlings of various aquatic species are produced and reared annually.
It is estimated that the total aquaculture production in the first six months of 2024 reached 357 thousand tons, an increase of 5.42% (+18.4 thousand tons) compared to the same period last year. This includes over 324.8 thousand tons of harvested pangasius, a 6.33% increase (+19.4 thousand tons), primarily due to increased production in enterprise farming areas with around 207 thousand tons (accounting for 63.73% of the total pangasius production), up by 12 thousand tons compared to the same period. The total harvest of other fish species was over 32.2 thousand tons, a decrease of 3% (-1 thousand tons) compared to the same period. The demand and selling prices remained consistently high, resulting in a harvest of about 165 tons of other aquatic species, an increase of 9.56% (+14 tons) compared to the same period.
In the future, the aquaculture industry will continue to promote the development of potential species for export to the Cambodian market and high-value economic specialty species. For pangasius, identified as the main aquatic species, the provincial will enhance inspection, classification, and evaluation of food safety conditions in commercial pangasius farming facilities, ensuring control over antibiotic residue risks and traceability of products to meet export market requirements.
At the same time, the development of concentrated farming areas and high-tech commercial pangasius production zones will be promoted. The application of scientific and technical advances, and the management of facilities according to international standards (ASC, BAP) will help to limit diseases and losses, reduce production costs, and increase the competitiveness of products.
(seafood.vasep .com.vn) The return of Donald Trump to the White House for a second term will bring significant impacts on Vietnam, particularly its pangasius export sector. Trump's economic policies, such as raising import tariffs, reducing corporate income taxes, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) back to the US, are expected to directly influence various industries in Vietnam.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The UAE ranked 16th among importers of Vietnamese shrimp from 2018 to 2022, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. Annually, Vietnam exported around US$20 million worth of shrimp to this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The company also announced that its farms are well-prepared and will begin stocking in mid-November when the weather conditions are favorable.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed after just over a year of negotiations. With high demand for premium seafood in the UAE, particularly for shrimp and tuna products, Vietnam’s tuna industry is expected to gain increased export opportunities and higher product value thanks to the preferential terms of the CEPA.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Under the theme "Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value," the Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024 will take place over two days, November 16th and 17th, at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Hong Ngu City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Iraq have surged significantly in the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest levels seen in three years. This upward trend has positioned Iraq as a key market for Vietnamese pangasius, even surpassing Iran, traditionally regarded as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and the Middle East.
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