Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Si Lam said that up to now, the province has 1,049ha of aquaculture areas owned by enterprises and households associated with enterprises, accounting for 85% of commercial pangasius farming area. Products. Having certified the area and agricultural enterprises applying high technology for 2 aquaculture enterprises with an area of 254.63ha, including: The concentrated nursery area of Vietnam - Australia Pangasius Joint Stock Company (104.63ha); concentrated nursery area Nam Viet Binh Phu Aquaculture One Member Company Limited (150ha). Thereby, it not only contributes to ensuring a stable source of raw materials for large-scale production, but also orients sustainable seafood exports for enterprises. From the beginning of the year until now, the output of pangasius is more than 379,000 tons, other fish are more than 72,500 tons, giant freshwater shrimp has harvested 22.2 tons and produced 1.6 billion pangasius fingerlings...
According to Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee, Tran Anh Thu, the province has set a target that by 2030, the growth rate of fishery production value will reach 5% per year. To develop aquaculture area of 3,500 ha, of which farming area for pangasius for export is 1,550 ha, area for crayfish farming is 1,500 ha, the total volume of cage fish farming is more than 1,057 million m3. Total aquatic production is 621,180 tons/year, of which pangasius production is 482,755 tons/year, giant freshwater shrimp production is 1,500 tons/year, tilapia, red tilapia 34,000 tons/year. Inland fishery production will maintain the level of 15,000 tons/year. At least two provincial-level inland aquatic resource protection zones will be established in combination with tourism development. Build 3-5 artificial shelters for natural inland aquatic species in natural aquatic ecosystems.
By 2030, all key aquaculture areas will be registered with their farming codes and 80% will be certified with aquaculture standards (GAP, ASC, BAP...). Develop areas for ecological aquaculture, organic farming, cage farming and combination farming. To develop aquaculture for ornamental and recreational purposes in cities, urban areas and tourist areas. To encourage the development of aquaculture in association with educational, tourist and sightseeing activities. Striving for the value of seafood export turnover to reach 500 million USD, doubling the value of turnover compared to 2020. Towards building brands and geographical indications for key and typical seafood products of the province. meet the requirements of international trade integration. By 2045, the province strives to develop the fisheries sector's economy to play a central role in the agricultural economic structure. Promote the application of scientific advances, information technology, and digital technology in management, production of aquatic products, and e-commerce transactions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Kiên Giang Province, home to over 13,000 fishing vessels, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Faced with challenges from offshore fishing, many vessels have shifted to near-shore fishing using destructive methods, severely damaging marine ecosystems.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Corporation (HOSE: VHC) continues to solidify its position as the leader in Vietnam's pangasius export industry with impressive business results in 2024 and positive prospects for 2025. Factors supporting growth, such as recovering demand, improved selling prices, and favorable international trade policies, make Vinh Hoan one of the top stocks to watch in investment portfolios for 2025.
Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.
On February 26, 2025, VinFast and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to strongly promote green transformation goals. The collaboration between the two parties will contribute to the realization of the country’s sustainable development goals and help elevate the Vietnamese brand on the international market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the total brackish water shrimp farming area in Ca Mau reached 278,600 hectares, with a shrimp output of 242,000 tons. This output achieved 99.59% of the set target and marked a 4.57% increase compared to the same period last year. The average shrimp yield attained 869 kilograms per hectare per year, representing a 38 kilograms per hectare per year increase compared to 2023. Shrimp export turnover reached USD 1.12 billion, positioning Ca Mau amongst the nation's leading localities in this sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Ben Tre province expanded its high-technology application in aquaculture by an additional 523 hectares, surpassing the planned target of 500 hectares and achieving a fulfillment rate of 104.6%. To date, the province has converted 3,633 hectares to high-tech aquaculture out of the 4,000-hectare goal, representing 90.82% progress towards the 2021-2025 phase plan. This sector yields an average productivity of 60-70 tons per hectare, with a total output reaching 221,282 tons. The average profit margin ranges from VND 700 to 800 million per farming season, delivering substantial economic benefits to the local populace.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, the country's total seafood output was estimated at 594,100 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, fish production reached 443,400 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp output was 56,300 tons, up 3.1%; and other seafood products totaled 94,400 tons, down 0.9%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The industrial pangasius production in Vinh Long province in 2024 reached 95,100 tons, a 4% decrease compared to 2023. Despite the decline in production, positive trends in the final months of the year offer hope for improving economic efficiency in the near future. Additionally, the increase in the area for industrial pangasius farming and the maintenance of overall aquaculture area demonstrate the province’s efforts to sustain its production activities.
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