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) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition, will officially take place from 19–21 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest annual seafood trade event, organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish 2026 will once again bring together leading seafood companies, industry experts, and international partners from across the global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.1 billion in July 2026, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first seven months of the year totaled nearly USD 6.86 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year. Exceeding the USD 1 billion mark in July further reinforces the prospect that Vietnam’s seafood exports could surpass USD 12 billion in 2026. However, the July figures also send a clear signal that the most favorable growth period may have passed: overall export growth slowed to just 4.8%, pangasius exports fell 6.1%, tuna exports were virtually flat, while exports to the EU, South Korea, and the Middle East all recorded double-digit declines.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
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