Aquaculture activities continued to remain stable with a controlled farming environment and no major disease outbreaks, maintaining consistent area and output. In July 2025, aquaculture output was estimated at nearly 1.7 thousand tons, up 4% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, in the first seven months of 2025, cumulative aquaculture production reached 18.2 thousand tons, up 1.3% compared to the previous year, including fish at approximately 6.8 thousand tons (+4.6%), shrimp at nearly 10.8 thousand tons (-0.6%) and other aquatic products at 594 tons (+1.0%). The total aquaculture area for the first seven months of 2025 was estimated at 5,142 hectares, an increase of 2.6% (+131 ha) with fish farming at 2,322 ha (+2.0%), shrimp farming at 2,346 ha (+2.5%) and other aquatic products at 474 ha (+6.3%). Intensive and semi-intensive methods remained dominant, accounting for over 48.9%, mainly concentrated in brackish water shrimp farming areas. Additionally, utilizing natural ponds and lakes, many households maintained extensive and improved extensive farming models, using thinning and restocking practices, which provided stable economic returns.
Capture fisheries continued to play a dominant role in the output structure. Favorable weather conditions in fishing grounds during July 2025 facilitated offshore fishing operations, resulting in better output compared to the previous year. In July 2025, capture fisheries output was estimated at 12.6 thousand tons, up 0.4% (+51 tons) year-on-year. For the first seven months of 2025, cumulative output exceeded 90 thousand tons (+2.9%; +2.5 thousand tons) with marine capture accounting for 94.5% of the total, reaching nearly 85.2 thousand tons (+2.9%) and inland capture at 4.9 thousand tons (+2%).
The city recorded a total of 4,469 fishing and fishery logistics vessels, an increase of 12.8% (+507 vessels) compared to the previous year with a total capacity of 766.2 thousand CV, averaging 171.4 CV per vessel, down 5.6 CV compared to the same period last year. Fleet structure by operating region included: 1,021 offshore vessels (23.2%), 868 inshore vessels (19.7%) and 2,516 nearshore vessels (57.1%). The main fishing methods included: surface gillnet with 1,394 vessels, single trawl with 432 vessels, bottom gillnet with 492 vessels, handline fishing with 451 vessels and other methods with 980 vessels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2026 brackish-water shrimp farming calendar issued by the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment, the 2026 crop started in early January and is expected to harvest in late June. However, stocking progress has been slower than planned as farmers remain cautious, focusing on pond renovation and production preparations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, commercial clam prices in Ha Tinh province surged sharply, nearly doubling compared to normal levels and standing about 20–30% higher than the same period last year. The spike has encouraged many aquaculture households to accelerate harvesting and sell large volumes to the market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 379.6 million, up 22% compared to the same period in 2025. The double-digit growth in the very first month of the year signals a relatively positive recovery in orders, particularly in Asian markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) From the very beginning of 2026, India’s shrimp industry has received a series of favorable trade signals: U.S. reciprocal tariffs have been reduced, while the successful conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU has opened prospects for eliminating nearly all seafood tariffs in the coming years. This shift not only enables Indian shrimp to quickly offset declines in the U.S. market, but also reshapes the global competitive landscape, placing greater pressure on Vietnamese shrimp exporters in terms of price, market share, and strategic positioning.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is recording many positive signals, both in terms of raw fish prices and export prospects. Export turnover this year is projected to reach approximately USD 2.3 billion. Amid ongoing volatility in the global market, diversifying export destinations, reducing dependence on major markets, and effectively leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) are considered key to maintaining sustainable growth and creating new momentum for the pangasius sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With forecasts indicating that weather conditions in 2026 may become more complex—featuring prolonged heatwaves, unseasonal rains, and increased salinity intrusion—the agricultural sector of Can Tho City advises brackish water shrimp farmers to strictly follow the seasonal farming calendar and strengthen pond environmental management to minimize risks and improve production efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On February 4, a working delegation led by the Authority of Telecommunications (Ministry of Science and Technology) met with the Management Board of Cat Lo Fishing Port (Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) to comprehensively review the installation of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), assess signal connectivity, and evaluate the effectiveness of information technology applications in fisheries management across the city.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a significant milestone for China’s lobster market, with total imports reaching a record high and the supply structure undergoing major changes. Amid this surge, Vietnam’s lobster exports—especially green lobster—accelerated dramatically, reaching new highs and contributing substantially to Vietnam’s overall record shrimp export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a range of synchronized solutions, from institutional improvements and strengthened communication to strict fleet control, Quang Ninh is stepping up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, determined to join the country in soon having the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” lifted.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 closed with a remarkable milestone for Vietnam’s shrimp industry. According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s total shrimp export turnover in 2025 reached USD 4.6 billion, up 19% compared to 2024 and the highest level ever recorded.
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