According to documents prepared for the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, NAVICO has set a business plan for this year with a revenue target of VND 5,000 billion, an increase of 13% compared to 2023. Notably, the company's after-tax profit target is set at VND 306 billion, eight times higher than the previous year.
NAVICO net profit for the prior year was only VND 39 billion, a 94% decrease from 2022 and the lowest amount in seven years. The corporation barely reached 20.9% of its full-year profit target in comparison to the original plan.
Mr. Doan Toi, CEO of NAVICO, has previously stated that despite the company receiving fairly good orders, profits are almost non-existent due to the intense competition putting pressure on output prices while input costs remain high.
Specifically, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the complex political conflicts in the Middle East have led to a sharp increase in maritime transportation costs, pushing up the prices of imported raw materials for pangasius feed production, thereby increasing the cost of raw fish.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve System’s tightening monetary policy has affected the economy of the United States and the world, leading to a decrease in trade and making it difficult for pangasius export markets. Some markets have increased the use of non-tariff barriers to limit and tighten control over imports.
Additionally, the decline in other white fish species such as tilapia and basa directly impacts the consumption volume and price of pangasius in the market.
"Despite its decreasing profits, the company continues to strive to maintain its operations, protecting the company from external impacts, while waiting for the economy to recover, thereby becoming a strong point to fight back," claimed the CEO of NAVICO.
According to NAVICO, the company also succeeded in 2023 in creating a closed value chain that links the production of feed, aquaculture, and seafood processing, as well as guaranteeing 100% self-sufficiency in feed for aquaculture and 100% raw fish for processing facilities.
NAVICO is currently operating 10 feed mill lines with a capacity of over 1,000 tons of finished product per day, and 14 aquaculture zones covering a total water surface area of 152 hectares, in addition to nearly 600 hectares of aquaculture zones managed by NAVICO - Binh Phu Seafood and 4 processing plants with a total designed capacity of 1,000 tons of raw fish per day.
Significantly, NAVICO aquaculture zones are primarily concentrated in An Giang province - a region that has not been significantly affected by climate change and saline intrusion over the past decades. This provides favorable conditions for controlling the quality of the raw fish source.
Several financial organizations have predicted that NAVICO will see significant growth in its business results this year due to its successful client base expansion and development of new items to fulfill the demands of the Chinese market.
For the US market, NAVICO leadership shared that the development prospects are relatively optimistic due to the company's successful partnerships with major seafood distributors and reconnecting with previous customers thanks to its export history to the US before 2014.
While Bien Dong Seafood and Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), two of the top exporters to the US, account for the majority of NAVICO clientele, they also need to expand their pool of suppliers and offer more competitive pricing.
At the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2024, the Board of Directors of NAVICO has agreed to extend the organization, with the latest deadline being 30/06/2024, as the organizational work is not yet complete and additional time is needed to prepare the documents thoroughly.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Kiên Giang Province, home to over 13,000 fishing vessels, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Faced with challenges from offshore fishing, many vessels have shifted to near-shore fishing using destructive methods, severely damaging marine ecosystems.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Corporation (HOSE: VHC) continues to solidify its position as the leader in Vietnam's pangasius export industry with impressive business results in 2024 and positive prospects for 2025. Factors supporting growth, such as recovering demand, improved selling prices, and favorable international trade policies, make Vinh Hoan one of the top stocks to watch in investment portfolios for 2025.
Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.
On February 26, 2025, VinFast and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to strongly promote green transformation goals. The collaboration between the two parties will contribute to the realization of the country’s sustainable development goals and help elevate the Vietnamese brand on the international market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the total brackish water shrimp farming area in Ca Mau reached 278,600 hectares, with a shrimp output of 242,000 tons. This output achieved 99.59% of the set target and marked a 4.57% increase compared to the same period last year. The average shrimp yield attained 869 kilograms per hectare per year, representing a 38 kilograms per hectare per year increase compared to 2023. Shrimp export turnover reached USD 1.12 billion, positioning Ca Mau amongst the nation's leading localities in this sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Ben Tre province expanded its high-technology application in aquaculture by an additional 523 hectares, surpassing the planned target of 500 hectares and achieving a fulfillment rate of 104.6%. To date, the province has converted 3,633 hectares to high-tech aquaculture out of the 4,000-hectare goal, representing 90.82% progress towards the 2021-2025 phase plan. This sector yields an average productivity of 60-70 tons per hectare, with a total output reaching 221,282 tons. The average profit margin ranges from VND 700 to 800 million per farming season, delivering substantial economic benefits to the local populace.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, the country's total seafood output was estimated at 594,100 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, fish production reached 443,400 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp output was 56,300 tons, up 3.1%; and other seafood products totaled 94,400 tons, down 0.9%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The industrial pangasius production in Vinh Long province in 2024 reached 95,100 tons, a 4% decrease compared to 2023. Despite the decline in production, positive trends in the final months of the year offer hope for improving economic efficiency in the near future. Additionally, the increase in the area for industrial pangasius farming and the maintenance of overall aquaculture area demonstrate the province’s efforts to sustain its production activities.
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