In the first quarter of this year, seafood exports remained the growth rate of over 15 percent from the same period of 2011. In the second quarter, exports tended to halt with the slow growth of only 6 percent, even in June 2012, pangasius exports fell by 14.5 percent, shrimp exports fell by 4 percent.
However, in the second quarter of 2012, the positive growth in exports of marine product exports has compensated for the decrease in exports of two main key items (shrimp and pangasius). Exports of tuna and cephalopod reached positive growth of 53 percent and 40 percent, respectively. Noteworthily, exports of other marine finfish surged the most by over 64 percent. Through June 2012, exports of crab, swimming crab, surimi (accounting for nearly 40 percent of total seafood export value of Vietnam) helped to bring total seafood export value of Vietnam to gain US$1.14 billion. In the second quarter and the first half of 2012, increase in capture production of marine products, especially tuna and pelagic finfish pushed seafood exports to rocket sharply. Tuna processors are strengthening to import raw material to have further processing before exporting the processed products out of Vietnam under sales contract in order to meet global demand for these two items, particularly frozen marine finfish.
Confronting with difficulties in capital and importing markets, many enterprises have to suspend operating. Till the end of June 2012, the number of seafood exporters decreased by 30 percent from that of the same period last year. Many enterprises have to merge with others, some have to stop operating which is a selection and elimination process to restructure of seafood enterprises aiming to develop sustainably. This trend will be continued in the following quarters.
Seafood exports in the second quarter this year achieved US$1.57 billion and fetch US$2.89 billion in the first half of 2012. Whether can seafood shipment in the third quarter rise in the wake of difficulties in capital and importing markets? With the facts that the government’s programme of VND9,000 billion loan with preferential interest rates will contribute to recovering pangasius sector and competent authorities actively support fisheries industry in searching and expanding markets, shrimp and pangasius exports in the third quarter will be expected to recover and bring total seafood exports in the quarter to over US$1.8 billion and reach the target of US$6.5 billion for the whole 2012.
“Report on Vietnam seafood exports, Q.II/2012” published in August 20th 2012 will provide seafood enterprises and readers with detail information on analysis and evaluation on seafood production and exports in the quarter and forecasts for the next quarter. We are looking forward to receiving feedback from enterprises and readers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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