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) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
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