The area with traceability codes for ponds reaches 99%, and the number of farms receiving pond identification codes is 378 out of 1,630 hectares. The farms certified to produce safe food or committed to producing safe food according to regulations make up 91.5% of the target, which is 100%.
The area for commercial Pangasius farming in Dong Thap follows Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards and has been certified across 242.4 hectares with 38 farms. The high-quality fingerlings for commercial farming have reached 500 million fish. The farming areas are equipped with wastewater and sludge treatment systems as required, covering 628.77 hectares out of 1,630 hectares.
Pangasius processing in Dong Thap leads the region, significantly influencing the coordination, development of raw material regions, branding, and exports at the regional level.
Currently, Dong Thap has 28 seafood processing enterprises, primarily producing various types of fish fillets (rose-shaped fillets, skewered fillets, etc.), fish chunks, whole fish without heads, and butterfly-cut whole fish, with a total designed capacity of over 700,000 tons per year. Additionally, there are 11 enterprises involved in the Pangasius production chain, including one processing fish oil (17,700 tons of finished product/year), one producing collagen and gelatin from Pangasius skin (1,800 tons of finished product/year), and nine enterprises producing fish meal and fish oil (80,000 tons of finished product/year), contributing to the economic efficiency of the industry.
In terms of Pangasius production technology, 100% of the enterprises in the industry have invested in equipment with an average or above-average level of technology. Most of the Pangasius processing enterprises for export apply international quality management systems and food safety standards such as HACCP, BRC, GlobalGAP, IFS, ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), and BAP (Best Aquaculture Practice) certifications, depending on the requirements of each market. As for exports, there are 28 seafood processing and exporting enterprises, currently exporting to major markets including China, the United States, and the EU.
Dong Thap Province aims to develop the Pangasius industry sustainably, targeting 2,450 hectares for Pangasius farming by 2025, with a production volume of 555,000 tons, equivalent to a production value of over 9,000 billion VND.
(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.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
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