In March 2025 alone, fishery output is estimated at 750.5 thousand tons, up 3.5% year-on-year. Fish accounted for 558.1 thousand tons (up 3.4%), shrimp 77.3 thousand tons (up 5.0%), and other products 115.1 thousand tons (up 2.7%).
Aquaculture continues to play a central role in the sector’s growth. In March, farmed fishery output was estimated at 421.4 thousand tons, up 5.3% year-on-year. This includes 306.4 thousand tons of fish (up 5.5%), 65.2 thousand tons of shrimp (up 5.7%), and 49.8 thousand tons of other species (up 3.3%).
For the first quarter as a whole, aquaculture production reached 1,113.6 thousand tons, marking a 5.1% increase over the same period last year. Several provinces posted impressive growth in aquaculture output: Khanh Hoa (up 13.4%), Phu Yen (12.4%), Bac Lieu (12.2%), Ninh Thuan (11.9%), Soc Trang (11.6%), Dong Thap (10.9%), and Long An (9.2%).
Notably, pangasius output increased as raw material prices rose and exports to major markets such as the U.S. and Europe expanded. In March alone, pangasius production was estimated at 155.8 thousand tons, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Whiteleg shrimp also saw a significant rise in output, reaching 42.8 thousand tons (up 6.8%), thanks to large-scale harvesting and the success of super-intensive farming models. Black tiger shrimp output reached 18.5 thousand tons, up 3.7%.
In the fishing sector, output in March 2025 was estimated at 329.1 thousand tons, up 1.2% year-on-year. This included 251.7 thousand tons of fish (up 1.0%), 12.1 thousand tons of shrimp (up 1.6%), and 65.3 thousand tons of other fishery products (up 2.2%). Marine capture accounted for the majority, with 314.8 thousand tons (up 1.4%).
Cumulatively for Q1/2025, capture fisheries output reached 879.8 thousand tons, a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year. Fish output held steady at 673.6 thousand tons, shrimp rose slightly to 32.4 thousand tons (up 0.1%), and other products reached 173.8 thousand tons (up 0.8%).
Directions: Boosting domestic consumption and export
To meet growth targets, the fishery industry needs to further stimulate domestic consumption, particularly through modern distribution channels and e-commerce platforms. Trade promotion programs and supply-demand connection activities should be enhanced to expand the local market.
At the same time, exports remain a crucial pillar. The sector should take full advantage of signed trade agreements to expand its presence in major markets such as the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Removing trade barriers and supporting enterprises in meeting international standards will be key.
Additionally, facilitating access to finance, encouraging technological innovation, and improving the value-added of products are essential measures to increase competitiveness and drive export growth in the coming period.
(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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