According to the Da Nang Statistics Sub-department, the city’s fisheries sector maintained steady growth in the first eight months of 2025, with positive results in both capture and aquaculture. The total aquatic production in August 2025 was estimated at more than 15.5 thousand tons, up 2.5% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first eight months of 2025, aquatic production reached 123.7 thousand tons, up 2.6% year-on-year, including: fish nearly 88.8 thousand tons (+3.4%); shrimp 15.2 thousand tons (+1.4%); and other aquatic species 19.8 thousand tons (+0.1%).
Expansion of farming areas
Aquaculture has developed towards expanding farming areas and improving production efficiency, contributing to the sector’s added value.
In August 2025, aquaculture output was estimated at nearly 3.1 thousand tons, up 3.9% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first eight months of 2025, aquaculture output reached 21.2 thousand tons (+1.6% year-on-year). By category, fish output was 7.8 thousand tons (+4.3%); shrimp 12.8 thousand tons (+0.1%); and other aquatic species 644 tons (+1.3%).
The total aquaculture farming area in the first eight months of 2025 reached 5,197 ha, up 2.6% year-on-year, including: fish farming 2,351 ha (+2%); shrimp farming 2,371 ha (+2.5%); and other aquatic species 474 ha (+6.3%).
The capture fisheries sector continues to play the leading role, maintaining stability with an estimated output of nearly 12.5 thousand tons. Photo: VGP/Luu Huong
Regarding farming methods, intensive and semi-intensive farming accounted for over 48.9%, mainly concentrated in brackish water shrimp farming. In addition, thanks to the large natural areas of ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, local farmers also developed extensive and improved extensive farming, making use of natural feed combined with partial harvesting and restocking. This helps maintain stable production, diversify farming methods, and improve economic efficiency.
Capture fisheries as the mainstay
Capture fisheries in August 2025 continued to play a key role, maintaining stability with an estimated output of nearly 12.5 thousand tons, up 2.1% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first eight months of 2025, capture fisheries output reached 102.5 thousand tons, up 2.8% year-on-year. By category, marine capture remained the mainstay with 97.2 thousand tons, accounting for 94.9% of total capture output (+2.8%), while inland capture reached nearly 5.3 thousand tons, a small proportion (5.1%) but still up 1.9% (+98 tons).
In terms of fishing vessels, the city currently has 4,469 vessels engaged in marine capture and fishery logistics services, 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. Among them, marine capture vessels accounted for nearly all with 4,405 units, distributed by operating areas as follows: 1,021 offshore vessels of 15 meters or longer (23.2%), 868 inshore vessels (19.7%), and 2,516 coastal vessels (57.1%).
By fishing methods, surface gillnets accounted for the highest share with 1,394 vessels (31.6% of marine capture vessels), followed by bottom gillnets 492 vessels (11.2%), handline fishing 451 vessels (10.2%), and single trawlers 432 vessels (9.8%); other fishing methods accounted for 980 vessels (22.2%).
(vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports continued to grow strongly in 2026, while Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market also recorded notable growth. However, behind these positive figures lie two distinct trends: Chinese consumption is growing more slowly than imports, and lobster accounts for a substantial share of Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China, making its product mix significantly different from those of Ecuador and India. Exporters therefore need to assess each segment carefully to understand the opportunities and risks.
(vasep.com.vn) Changing markets, shifting buyer demand, and increasingly complex trade barriers are raising a key question for Vietnam’s seafood industry: Where will the new growth opportunities lie in 2027–2029?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of August 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States reached $21 million, representing a steep 48% year-over-year decline and accounting for 23% of the country's total tilapia export turnover. Frozen fillets accounted for 78% with the remainder consisting of whole frozen tilapia and frozen cuts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a volatile first half of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil registered robust growth in July and August 2026. In August alone, export turnover reached $19 million, surging 73% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively for the first eight months, total export value reached $124 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Besides modifying their boats, many fishermen in Dak Lak province are making efforts to venture out to sea to harvest seafood during the rough sea season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the Responsible Seafood Summit and TCRS Shrimp Summit 2026, organized by the GSA (Global Seafood Alliance) in Bangkok, Thailand, the conversation about the future of the shrimp industry began with one of its most important foundations: seedstock quality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Lithuania surpassed $14 million, up 8% year on year. While the increase remains modest, it is notable given the continued pressure on Vietnamese tuna exports to the EU as a whole. More importantly, export turnover to Lithuania has shown a clearer recovery in recent months, making the market a destination worth monitoring for Vietnamese businesses in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports exceeded $527 million in the first eight months of 2026, marking a 15% year-on-year increase. This growth is particularly notable given the strong baseline established in 2025, when export turnover for the same period reached $458 million, a 13% rise from 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese pangasius is gaining traction in Japan, where competitive prices and reliable supplies have helped the fish enter professional distribution channels and a major sushi chain.
(vasep.com.vn) A circular economy does not create a “new type of shrimp” or a new certification. Its value lies in helping the shrimp value chain use resources more efficiently, stabilize production, generate additional value from by-products and build the data and evidence needed to meet increasingly stringent market requirements. This was the perspective shared by VASEP at the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Forum on Promoting a Circular Economy in the Shrimp Industry in the Mekong Delta, held in Can Tho on September 21.
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