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.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 81 million in April 2026, down 6% compared to the same period in 2025. In the first four months of the year, export turnover totaled USD 289 million, down 4.8%. Although the overall export picture has yet to brighten significantly, market trends are becoming increasingly diversified rather than moving in a single direction.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is undergoing strong restructuring starting from the broodstock and fingerling segment in order to improve productivity, quality, and export competitiveness. This is considered a critical foundation for the sustainable development of the industry amid rising production costs and increasingly stringent market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in April 2026 reached USD 206 million, up 18% compared to the same period in 2025 — marking another consecutive month of double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. Cumulative pangasius export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 720 million, up 17% year-on-year, reflecting the positive growth momentum of this key export product.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first four months of 2026 maintained positive growth momentum, reaching approximately USD 1.5 billion, up 15% compared to the same period last year. However, behind this result lies diverging trends across markets, as the global shrimp industry continues to face pressure from inflation, high inventories, price competition, and increasing trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Vinh Tuy commune (Kien Giang Province), many shrimp farmers are adopting bottom aeration systems and reporting clear economic benefits, helping increase income and reduce production risks.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of crabs and other crustaceans reached more than USD 93 million, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The result shows that the sector is experiencing a fairly positive recovery, especially in its two key product groups: crabs and swimming crabs. However, behind the growth figures are several concerns: export markets remain highly concentrated, raw material supply is unstable, and trade barriers from the US and EU are becoming increasingly stringent.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Ca Mau province, many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to high-tech shrimp farming, adopting recirculating systems with minimal water exchange to improve efficiency and reduce risks. In Hung My commune alone, there are about 260 super-intensive shrimp farming households covering more than 265 hectares, playing a key role in local economic development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cake and surimi reached USD 63 million, down 5% compared to the same period last year. Although total export value declined slightly due to decreases in some key markets, many other destinations continued to post strong growth, opening up room for this convenience-oriented processed segment in the coming quarters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Favorable weather conditions in the early months of 2026 have brought encouraging signs for fisheries activities in Quang Tri. Output has grown steadily, contributing to improved livelihoods for local residents.
Entering 2026, Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing a period of both high expectations and mounting pressures. Following the positive recovery in 2025, production and export activities in Q1/2026 demonstrated the strong adaptability of Vietnam’s seafood business community amid continued global trade volatility, intensifying international competition, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements in import markets.
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