Sharif stated that Indonesia has approved the WCPFC convention through the Presidential Decree No.16 2013 on the approval of the Highly Migratory Species Conservation and Management in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. Furthermore, Indonesia has its WCPFC entry into force since Nov. 29, 2013, and WCPFC accepted the Indonesia Government Declaration stating that the Indonesia's WCPFC's convention zone only encompasses the Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that is adjacent and does not cover the waters of archipelago, territories, and Indonesian deep waters. "Adding into this new membership, Indonesia has now been a state member of three Regional Fishery Organization comprising Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Commission on Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) and Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)," said the Minister.
Sharif asserted that the Constitution No.45 2009 on the fishery obliges Indonesia to be the member of WCPFC. The Constitution's Article 10 section (2) states that the Government has to actively participate in the regional and international board/institution/organization within the framework of regional and international fishery management cooperation. The subsection (e) of the Constitution No.22 2009 explains that a country conducting the fishing activity on the high seas is obliged to be a member of the existing regional organization or to establish a regional organization. Indonesia is also obliged to be a WCPFC's member regarding to the Indonesia's tuna production contribution that reaches 30% of all the state members'. Indonesia is the world's highest tuna potency country. Its annual tuna production hits 613,575 tons with the value reaching Rp. 6.3 trillion. "Gifted with the splendid geographical blessings comprising of two large oceans (Pacific and Indian), making Indonesia the most important country for the global tuna production, both in terms of the resource and the marketing," Mr. Sutardjo explained.
By joining the WCPFC, Indonesia obtains a number qualitative benefits; the capacity building of the fish capture production business in the WCPFC's convention zone; the Indonesian tuna caught in the WCPFC zone is legal both in the regional and international markets; Indonesia has a voting rights in the decision making during the Commission meetings; and the fulfillment of the Indonesia's obligations in the framework of the implementation of UNCLOS 1982. Meanwhile, through the economic benefit window, Indonesia's fishery export will be seamless and increased to the export destination countries. "The economical benefit for Indonesia is expected to reach around US$ 35.5 million from 5889 tons of bigeye tuna, with the assumption of Rp. 60.000/kg," he explained.
Sustainable Fisheries
Sharif continued that the tuna management has currently been facing a number of challenges - the productivity reduction, the size shrinkage, and the fishing zone getting further into high seas. MMAF therefore initializes the sustainable fishery development. MMAF conducts the research on tuna population which comprises the tuna reproduction and genetics, the water temperature and the tuna swimming depth and the tuna mealtime, as well as the observation to the fish landing site on the port. "The research conducted by the Benoa Tuna Research Center is one of the MMAF's commitments to maintain the tuna resource sustainability in the Indonesian Ocean as well as to meet the world's demand," he conveyed.
In the Indonesian Fishery Management Zone (IFMZ), Sharif added, the exploitation status of albacore, yellow fin, bigeye and blue fin tuna is high with the status of fully exploited and even over exploited, with the skipjack tuna that has only has status of moderate. The cooperation of all parties, both local, national, and international is extremely necessary in order to save the tuna resource. "Tuna is a kind of fish whose management is not the responsibility of only one nation. Therefore, the national tuna management status has to be monitored and organized by the regional fishery management institutions that regulate the global tuna management," he concluded.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
(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.
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