According to IDI CORP’S annual report, with the strong recovery of the pangasius market, the executive board will continue to implement the project of building the third Seafood processing factory with a capacity of 500 tons of raw materials/day. The factory is expected to be built on the company's available land fund in the fourth quarter of 2022.
With the COVID-19 situation basically under control, the global vaccination coverage has been high, most countries (except China) have started a new life with the policy of living with the epidemic, the world has opened its doors to import and export. This has helped the pangasius industry recover strongly since the end of 2021, even increasing sharply in the early days of 2022.
Currently, IDI CORP has two factories with the capacity of 150 tons/day and 300 tons/day respectively. Factories have been operating at full capacity but have not yet met customer demand in late 2021 and early 2022.
"That's why it is necessary to build Seafood processing factory No.3, for the stability and development of the Company in the future", according to IDI CORP.
This year, IDI CORP sets a target: net revenue reaches 8,300 billion VND, up 45% compared to 2021 and profit after tax reaches 900 billion VND, 6.3 times higher than the same period last year.
With the current shortage of supply, it is an advantage that enterprises own a large amount of inventory.
Mr. Le Thanh Thuan, Chairman of IDI CORP, said that the company had signed enough export orders until the end of the second quarter of this year.
At the same time, a stockpile of up to 1,400 billion VND of cheap pangasius (17,000 - 18,000 VND/kg) has also been prepared, especially in Mexico and Brazil - where IDI CORP accounted for large market shares.
Previously, besides completing Cold Storage No.3 with a capacity of 10,000 tons of finished products, in early February 2020, Cold Storage No. 4 with a capacity of 10,000 tons of finished products was put into use. This has overcome the situation of outsourcing, which significantly increased the tolerance against COVID-19.
This is a wise investment because at the beginning of 2021, the price of raw fish dropped to 18,000 VND/kg, the Company took the opportunity to purchase raw materials from outside the market to manufacture and store the finished products in the above two cold storages.
By the end of 2021, the fish price increased to 25,000-26,000 VND/kg, which helped the Company gain a significant profit.
Mr. Tuan also noted that the strong recovery of consumer demand in the main markets pushed the company into a situation of not being able to pay orders in time.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2026 marks a period of strong growth for Vietnam’s tilapia industry, but it is also a time when international export competition is becoming increasingly intense. Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 99 million in 2025, up 140% compared to the previous year. In the first four months of 2026 alone, export value reached USD 49 million, a 151% increase year-on-year. As global demand for affordable whitefish continues to rise, Vietnam is emerging as a noteworthy competitor to traditional tilapia powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to Asian markets showed varying trends across regions and countries. The Middle East recorded strong growth, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest Asian market for Vietnamese tilapia. ASEAN markets also expanded significantly, driven primarily by Malaysia. Meanwhile, Japan maintained solid growth, while exports to South Korea declined compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp and pangasius continued to lead growth, helping seafood exports reach $4.67 billion in the first five months of the year; however, differentiation among product groups and increasingly stringent requirements from importing markets are posing many challenges for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Every day, the seafood processing industry in Ca Mau generates large quantities of shrimp heads and shells during processing operations. In the past, these by-products were largely treated as waste, increasing production costs and posing potential environmental risks. However, thanks to advanced processing technologies, materials once considered waste are now being transformed into high-value products, creating a circular economy model within the seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation has invested in a 280-hectare super-intensive shrimp farming zone in Tran De Commune, Can Tho City, generating export value of approximately VND 3 billion per hectare per year—around 50 times higher than traditional agricultural production.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.02 billion in May 2026, up 0.6% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a rapidly changing global seafood market, timely insights and reliable data are more critical than ever. The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in Q1/2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Vietnam’s seafood production, trade performance, and export trends, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and identify new growth opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
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