Accordingly, the total output of harvested aquaculture is estimated at 281,000 MT, reaching over 102% of the year plan and up 3.7% compared to 2018. In particular, marine shrimp production accounted for a high rate of farming reached 78 % of total aquaculture area.
Ben Tre Sub-department of Fisheries said that it is expected that in 2020, the total area of aquaculture will reach 47,000 ha. In particular, brackish and saltwater aquaculture area will be 40,200 ha, of which marine shrimp farming will made up 35,000 ha. The total aquaculture production is estimated at 300,000 MT. In particular, marine shrimp production will hit 62,000 MT.
In recent years, Ben Tre fisheries economy has developed strongly and become a key economic sector of Ben Tre. In 2018 alone, Ben Tre's fishery production value accounted for 51.56% the value of agriculture, forestry and fishery sector.
Marine shrimp farming in Ben Tre has developed strongly. The province has established specialized farming areas (super-intensive farming area with 2-stage farming) with about 11,500 hectares concentrated in 3 coastal districts and 25.000 ha of extensive shirmp farming area. These are favorable area for developing the model of high-quality ecological shrimp farming. Moreover, technical skills of farmers are increasingly improved, the product quality gradually meets the requirements of processing for exports.
In addition, producing aquatic breeds is also encouraged to expand by Ben Tre's specialized authority. Currently, Ben Tre province has over 70 seed production establishments resided in 3 concentrated seed production zones in Binh Dai and Thanh Phu districts. In addition, Ben Tre also has over 3,900 registered fishing vessels with the average capacity of 340HP/unit; of which, offshore fishing vessels have over 2,000 units with the average capacity of 576 HP/unit. Total fishing output in 2018 reached about 210,000 MT.
According to the fisheries development orientation of Ben Tre province by 2030, the farming area of the province will reach 50,000 ha and farming output will hit 405,000 MT; registered fishing vessels reach 3,550 vessels with 2,240 offshore fishing vessels; fishing output will touch 210,000 MT. To achieve the goal, Ben Tre is focusing on infrastructure investment and fishery logistics by taking advantage of the capital investment in infrastructure for aquaculture development, of which the province will concentrate on completing infrustructure system for concentrated aquaculture areas, hi-tech shrimp farming areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The outlook for Vietnam’s seafood exports remains positive, with a strong focus on maintaining growth in key markets like China and the U.S., while diversifying into new regions. As global trade policies continue to evolve, adaptability and strategic planning will be key to navigating the challenges ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanks to improved pangasius prices and higher production, Vĩnh Hoàn's after-tax profit in Q4 2024 reached VND 440 billion, a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam’s Customs, in Q4 2024, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong reached USD 163 million, a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with consistent growth across all months. The total value of pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong for 2024 reached USD 581 million, a 1% increase over the previous year.
Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to maintain strong growth this year, potentially reaching 11 billion USD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s surimi and fish cake exports showed consistent growth over the last three months. For the entire year 2024, exports of these products reached USD 298 million, down 2% compared to 2023. However, the final quarter saw more promising signs for the surimi and fish cake export sector, with some markets experiencing notable growth, such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan. Particularly, exports to Taiwan, which had seen continuous declines in the previous two quarters, surged by 301% in this quarter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Another year of pride for Vietnam's pangasius exports has concluded, reaching over USD 2 billion and contributing 20% to Vietnam's total seafood export turnover.
Vietnam maintained its position as the fifth-largest seafood exporter to Singapore for 12 consecutive months, surpassing Japan for the first time in 2024, amid the intensifying competition in this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite facing numerous challenges in the second half of the year, Vietnam's canned tuna exports concluded 2024 with a 17% increase compared to 2023, reaching USD 299 million. To maintain this growth momentum in 2025, the canned tuna production and export sector requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
SSI forecasts a 28% year-on-year increase in after-tax profit attributable to the parent company of Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), driven by a gradual improvement in average selling prices from USD 3.15/kg in 2024 to USD 3.30/kg (+5%) in 2025. An Giang Fisheries Import-Export Joint Stock Company (ANV)'s after-tax profit attributable to the parent company is projected to rebound by 104%.
In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
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