For aquaculture, as of September 24, 2019, the brackish water shrimp farming area reached 705,209 ha (an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2018), of which the area of tiger shrimp farming was 606,661 hectares, area of farming whiteleg shrimp was 98,548 ha. The harvest yield reached 504,413 MT (an increase of 6.2% compared to the same period in 2018), of which, the production of black tiger shrimp was 181,585 MT, the output of whiteleg shrimp was 322,828 MT.
According to the assessment of Directorate of Fisheries, the whole country continues to be affected by climate change. Abnormal weather patterns such as rising temperature, salinity increases, prolonged rain.... affect to environment in shrimp pond, resulting to being susceptible to disease outbreak. Therefore, depending on specific conditions, shrimp farmers need to apply synchronous solutions on pond management and care such as water environment management, food and pathogens management contributing to the result of farming and reducing production costs. Furthermore, Directorate of Fisheries also recommends shrimp farmers to adhere to the seasonal calendar according to the annual recommendations of specialized agencies.
For pangasius, the cumulative farming area as of September 21, 2019 was 5,703 ha (an increase of 1553 ha, equivalent to 37% compared to the same period in 2018), the cumulative harvested area till September 21, 2019 was 3,449 hectares (up 30.9% over the same period in 2018). The cumulative output reached 891,597 MT (an increase of 2.9% compared to the same period of 2018). Compared to the same period in 2018, the farming area, harvest area and output increased from 23 to 30%, but the harvest output increased only slightly by 2.9%. Therefore, it can be identified that farmers are currently harvesting small-sized fish. The reason for that may be due to small- sized fillet orders or growers who want to minimize the risk of falling fish prices. Besides, the farming area in September tended to decrease compared to August 2019.
Regarding to capture fisheries, in the third quarter of 2019, the 2 storms (Wipha and Danas) and the relatively strong southwest monsoon somewhat affected fishing activities of fishermen. However, taking advantage of stable weather, longline fishing vessels still went for fishing at sea and achieved good results. Specifically, the fishing output in September reached 251 thousand MT, bringing the total fishing production in 9 months of 2019 to 2,850.9 thousand MT.
In August and September 2019, shrimp exports decreased slightly after increasing in July, reaching US$352.9 million. In the first 8 months of 2019, shrimp export value reached US$2.1 billion, down 7% compared to the same period in 2018. Shrimp exports are expected to change more positively in the last months of the year. Market demand have inched up, shrimp production and domestic and world shrimp prices have improved, creating momentum for shrimp exports in the last months of the year. Meanwhile, as of August 30, pangasius exports reached US$1.3 billion, down about 7% compared to the same period in 2018. According to the recommendation, enterprises should proactively supply pangasius materials from now to the end of the year, avoiding material shortages. It is expected that, pangasius export turnover fell by 10% compared to the same period in 2018.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
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