Pangasius is considered a key product of Vietnam. Many provinces and cities in the country, especially those in the Mekong Delta such as Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho, and Vinh Long, have favorable natural conditions for pangasius farming. These provinces have a combined farming area of about 5,000–6,000 hectares, with an average annual output of 1.6–1.8 million tons.
In the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius production reached an estimated 871,900 tons, up 4.5% year-on-year. Export turnover reached USD 1.023 billion, up 11%. Dong Thap alone accounted for about 35% of the nation’s total production and export value.
Thanks to the application of advanced technologies and compliance with quality standards such as ASC, GlobalGAP, and BAP, Dong Thap pangasius continues to penetrate major markets including China, the U.S., and the EU.
In 2025, Dong Thap has set a target of developing a sustainable, modern pangasius sector with significant progress in science, technology, and clean production. The province plans to expand farming area to 2,640 hectares (an increase of 190 ha), with an output of 555,000 tons and a production value of VND 9,046.5 billion. The province’s pangasius export value is expected to exceed USD 980 million.
Key goals include improving product quality, ensuring that 100% of pangasius farms are digitally coded with identification numbers, 100% of commercial pangasius farms are certified for food safety production, and 50% of farming areas apply Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). In addition, the province aims to enhance fingerling quality, with more than 75% of pangasius seed used for commercial farming being high-quality stock.
Mr. Huynh Tat Dat, Deputy Director of Dong Thap’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, stated: “The province is restructuring the pangasius sector, focusing on water environment monitoring, digital transformation in management and operation such as zoning management, identification coding, production information, market access, and aquaculture environments adapted to climate change and sustainable development. At the same time, the province continues implementing the project on linking three-tier high-quality pangasius seed production, encouraging small-scale hatcheries and commercial farms to join together in clubs, cooperatives, and associations to create larger volumes of product with uniform quality.”
According to the Vietnam Pangasius Association, Dong Thap should further focus on solutions to enhance the value of the pangasius industry. Local seafood processors and exporters need to conduct in-depth market research to produce products tailored to each region. Farmers must adopt new farming practices, improve breeding, lower stocking densities, and prevent diseases to ensure faster growth, reduced costs, and stronger competitiveness. In addition, science and technology application should be expanded to modernize production processes and integrate advanced technologies into farming and processing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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