In the first nine months of 2025, fisheries activities in Da Nang City remained stable and achieved the set targets and plans, making an important contribution to maintaining the growth rate of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector.
The city’s total aquatic production was estimated at 140.5 thousand tons, up 2.7% year-on-year. Of this, fish accounted for over 96 thousand tons (+3.2%), shrimp nearly 20.4 thousand tons (+3.3%), and other aquatic products about 24.2 thousand tons (+0.4%). In September 2025 alone, total aquatic production was approximately 16.6 thousand tons, down 1.1% from the same period last year.
Expanding farming areas and diversifying aquaculture methods help enhance production value and increase local farmers’ income. Photo: Lan Anh
Regarding aquaculture, production remained stable, farmed species developed normally, and no disease outbreaks were reported. In September 2025, aquaculture output was estimated at 5.4 thousand tons, up 3.7% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, in the first nine months of 2025, aquaculture production was estimated at over 27 thousand tons, an increase of 3.2% year-on-year. The total aquaculture area reached nearly 5.3 thousand hectares, up 2.6% from the same period in 2024; of which fish farming areas accounted for over 2.3 thousand hectares, up 2%. The main farming methods were intensive and semi-intensive systems (accounting for over 48.9%), mostly applied to brackish-water shrimp farming. In addition, by taking advantage of natural ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, local farmers adopted extensive and improved extensive farming methods, combining partial harvesting and restocking, which help maintain diverse production systems suited to the specific conditions of each farming area.
In the fisheries exploitation sector, Da Nang continues to implement central and local policies and mechanisms to support and encourage fishermen to venture offshore, promote distant-water fishing, and gradually reduce nearshore fishing activities, which are less efficient and negatively impact marine resources. The adjustment of the fishing fleet structure toward modernization and a focus on offshore vessels not only improves production efficiency but also contributes to addressing the “yellow card” imposed on Vietnam’s seafood industry. The local authorities are also implementing policies to assist coastal fishermen in shifting to more sustainable and profitable livelihoods, thereby limiting destructive fishing practices and helping protect and restore aquatic resources.
As of now, the city has 4,469 fishing and fishing logistics vessels with a total engine capacity of 766.2 thousand HP, averaging 171.4 HP per vessel, down 5.6 HP compared to the same period last year. Of these, 4,405 vessels are engaged in marine fishing, including 1,021 offshore vessels (23.2%), 868 midshore vessels (19.7%), and 2,516 nearshore vessels (57.1%). The main fishing gears include surface gillnets (1,394 vessels, 31.6%), single trawls (432 vessels, 9.8%), bottom gillnets (492 vessels, 11.2%), handline fishing (451 vessels, 10.2%), and other gears (980 vessels, 22.2%).
In September 2025, capture fisheries output was estimated at over 11 thousand tons, down 3.3% (–383 tons) compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, in the first nine months of 2025, capture production reached 113.4 thousand tons, up 2.6% year-on-year, including marine capture at 106 thousand tons (+2.7%, accounting for 93.5% of total capture) and inland capture at nearly 7.4 thousand tons (+0.9%).
Overall, Da Nang’s fisheries sector in the first nine months of 2025 has not only achieved its production targets but also continued its transition toward sustainability, modernization, and efficiency. Efforts to promote offshore fishing in parallel with resource regeneration, along with expanding farming areas and diversifying aquaculture methods, have helped enhance production value and fishermen’s income. The fisheries sector continues to play an important role in Da Nang’s agricultural structure, ensuring social welfare and making a practical contribution to the city’s socio-economic growth goals.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Brazil remains one of the key markets for Vietnamese pangasius in South America. However, exports to the market showed signs of slowing in the first half of 2026, while frozen pangasius fillets continued to account for the overwhelming majority of exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Marking 27 years of supporting Vietnam’s seafood industry, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (VIETFISH 2026) will officially return from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, on its largest scale ever. Under the core theme “Innovation – Sustainability,” the event promises to provide a comprehensive picture of the transformation of Vietnam’s seafood industry toward greater value addition and sustainable development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than three weeks remaining, the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme "Innovation – Sustainability," Vietfish 2026 will provide a comprehensive networking platform for seafood businesses, buyers, distributors, industry experts, government agencies, and domestic and international visitors.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the technical seminar “Green and Sustainable Technology Solutions for the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Value Chain” will take place from 09:30 to 11:45 on August 20, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar is jointly organized by VASEP, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, focusing on technological innovation and sustainable transformation across Vietnam’s seafood value chain.
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