According to statistics, in the first 6 months of the year, the total area of aquaculture in the province was estimated at 5,543 hectares, reaching 62% of the plan and equal to 102% over the same period; cage farming was 2,500 m3, equal to 92.6% over the same period; and 3,997 hectares were harvested with an output of 69,510 tons, reaching 77.2% of the plan and equal to 116% over the same period.
Specifically, the brackish water aquaculture area was estimated to reach 4,089 hectares, reaching 66.7% of the plan and equal to 101% over the same period; harvested 2,827 hectares with an output of 9,465 tons, reaching 59% of the plan and equal to 100% over the same period. The freshwater aquaculture area is estimated to reach 1,445 hectares, reaching 51.6% of the plan and equal to 105.5% over the same period; harvested 1,170 hectares with a total farming output of 60,045 tons, reaching 81.2% of the plan and totalling 119% over the same period.
In aquaculture activities, there is a major contribution from commercial pangasius farming. From the beginning of the year until now, the consumption situation of pangasius has been favourable, and the price of pangasius has increased, fluctuating from 26,000 to 27,000 VND/kg. To date, total pangasius production is estimated at 52,000 tons, an increase of 21.2% over the same period in 2023.
The Department of Livestock, Veterinary, and Fisheries of Long An Province said that from the beginning of 2024 until now, the aquaculture situation in the province has been relatively stable, with few epidemics and consumption situations, aquaculture has a positive trend toward change. However, the industry also recommends that people pay attention to weather issues and closely monitor diseases to avoid affecting harvest output.
In addition, Long An authority encourages people to develop aquaculture associated with processing, creating high-added value. Prioritize farming for advantageous aquatic species and gradually expand farming areas.
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first two months of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports recorded positive signs with strong growth in a number of important markets, of which lobster exports to China increased sharply.
In recent years, the agricultural and environmental sectors and localities in the province have created favorable conditions to develop and effectively maintain seafood chains, increasing income for people in rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s pangasius exports regained growth momentum in February 2025. Export value reached USD 150 million, marking a 66% increase compared to February 2024. Cumulative pangasius export revenue for the first two months of the year totaled USD 284 million, up 11% year-on-year.
Minh Phu Seafood Corp, one of the leading enterprises in shrimp processing and export, is actively promoting cooperation with shrimp farmers to develop the shrimp industry in Ca Mau.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the price of Pangasius in the Mekong Delta has increased significantly, making fishermen very excited. However, looking at the overall picture of this industry, the rise in Pangasius prices is not just an opportunity, but also comes with many challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dishes made from fish, especially pangasius, have become common and are found in nearly all restaurants, hotels, and banquets in Pakistan.
Looking back at the period from 2022 to 2024, crab exports to China have shown significant fluctuations. In 2022, China imported over 62 million USD worth of crabs, averaging 5-9 million USD per month, indicating a stable import demand from China. However, in 2023, exports sharply dropped to 13.3 million USD, averaging only 1-2 million USD per month, due to China's tighter quarantine controls and weakening consumption demand.
In January 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the UK reached over 16 million USD, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK is the sixth-largest individual market for Vietnam’s shrimp imports, accounting for 5.5% of the total shrimp exports to various markets. Shrimp also holds the largest share (70%) in Vietnam’s total seafood exports to the UK.
Nguyễn Đức Bình, vice director of Quảng Ngãi Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that 4,259 out of 5,194 fishing boats (82 per cent) had registered for operations at sea.
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