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) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached USD 182 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, exports in the first three months of 2026 totaled USD 514 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, indicating that the growth momentum is being maintained despite signs of slowdown in some markets during March.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During peak heat periods, farmers raising pangasius, tilapia, and other freshwater fish in Dong Thap are implementing various technical measures to reduce risks and maintain stable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
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