According to the latest Sector Report of Fisheries and Aquaculture of theUndersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), the fishing sector contributed 1.4 million tonnes between January and October 2013. 79.2 per cent of these landings consisted of small pelagic specimens and 3 per cent of demersal resources.
Anchovy, horse mackerel and sardine landings respectively accounted for 53.2 per cent, 19.3 per cent and 15.6 per cent of the capture sector landings accumulated until October 2013.
These landings were concentrated in regions XV and II, equivalent to 48.9 per cent of the total. Regions V to X were located further back, with 42 per cent of the total; and regions V to X, with 42 per cent of the total; and the regions III and IV, represented by 9 per cent.
As to catches of demersal fisheries, as of October 2013 a total of 14,800 tonnes of southern hake had been landed, which is similar to the same period of 2012.
The main contribution came from the industrial fleet, with 11,200 tonnes, while artisanal vessels landed 3,600 tonnes.
Subpesca reported that the landing of hake accumulated to October this year totalled 30,000 tonnes, representing a decrease of 11.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2012 (37,180 tonnes).
The cumulative Patagonian toothfish (Chilean sea bass) landings totalled 2,770 tonnes in the first ten months of this year, 11 per cent less than in the same period of 2012 (3,113 tonnes).
Between January and October 1,555 tonnes of kingclip were landed compared to 1,570 tonnes in the same period last year, that is to say, 1 per cent less.
Meanwhile, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture (Sernapesca) reported that aquaculture harvests in the first 10 months of this year totalled 843,420 tonnes. This figure represents a decrease of 2.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2012, when 868,600 tonnes were harvested.
The main resources nationally produced were Atlantic salmon, mussels and rainbow trout, which accounted for 46.7 per cent, 27.3 per cent and 14.2 per cent of the total harvest.
Regions X and XI generated most of the harvest: a total of 494,700 tonnes and 320,000 tonnes, respectively.
The Atlantic salmon harvests up to October totalled 393,550 tonnes, 19.3 per cent more than in the same period in 2012 (329,875 tonnes). The biggest part occurred in regions XI and X , with 240,000 tonnes and 134,000 tonnes, respectively.
The harvests of mussels accumulated through October totalled 230,070 tonnes, representing 4 per cent from the same period in 2012 (221,274 tonnes). 100 per cent of harvests came from Region X.
Meanwhile, rainbow trout harvests totalled 119,770 tonnes, 44.3 per cent less than the cumulative volume between January and October, 2012 (214,946 tonnes). The largest part of the production was from Regions X (66,200 tonnes) and XI (50,600 tonnes).
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
(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.
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