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) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to CPTPP member countries reached nearly USD 128 million, accounting for 18% of the country’s total pangasius export value and increasing by 21% compared to the same period in 2025. Demand patterns varied significantly across the bloc: Mexico primarily imported fresh and frozen pangasius products, while Japan and Canada recorded substantial shares of processed products. Australia remained focused on frozen fillets but continued to maintain a portion of processed imports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite the slow recovery of the U.S. market and continued trade-related challenges facing Vietnam’s shrimp industry, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation (MPC) has set ambitious targets for 2026. The company aims to produce 68,800 metric tons of finished shrimp products, generate consolidated revenue of VND 19.9 trillion, and achieve VND 1.059 trillion in pre-tax profit. If achieved, these figures would represent the highest revenue and profit levels in the company’s history.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) HungHau Foods Joint Stock Company (HungHau Foods) has been honored at the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Forum, receiving two prestigious awards: “Top 10 Outstanding Asia-Pacific Enterprises 2026” and “Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs” awarded to HungHau Foods CEO, Ms. Nguyen Yen.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a period of sluggish imports in 2025, the Chinese market has returned with strong shrimp purchasing momentum in the first months of 2026. However, alongside rising demand comes an increasingly stringent import control system, covering quarantine requirements, food safety standards, registration procedures, and traceability. This makes China a market that offers both significant opportunities and growing risks for Vietnamese shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
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