Production and consumption of aquatic products are difficult due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. All levels, functional sectors and people in the Mekong Delta localities are implementing many timely solutions to stabilize and maintain the development of aquaculture activities. Recently, Working Group 970 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) coordinated with relevant units to organize an online seminar connecting the chain of seafood production and consumption with Mekong Seafood. Connection Co., Lts under Mekong Food Group (MFG) in Ho Chi Minh City. Thereby, many businesses, households, cooperatives and aquaculture cooperative groups and representatives of the agriculture sector in the Mekong Delta regions have timely grasped information about market demand, facilities and necessary requirements to be able to supply, develop and produce a variety of seafood for export.
Currently, Mekong Seafood Connection Co., Ltd under MFG needs to buy about 1,000-1,500 tons of seafood every month. Therefore, the Company has a need to associate with businesses, households, cooperatives and groups of aquaculture in the Mekong Delta. Thereby, this link will help build material areas to form a chain of production, processing and export of aquatic products such as giant freshwater shrimp, white shrimp, black tiger shrimp, pangasius, frog legs, and tilapia, clams, scallops and a number of other products being promoted for trade such as eel, clown knifefish and sea fish...
Aquaculture in the Mekong Delta has affirmed its important role in the structure of agricultural production and contributed more and more to the socio-economic development of the whole region and the whole country. Previously, the aquaculture area of the region was only about 400,000 ha, but in recent years it has reached 800,000 ha, the annual output is more than 3 million tons and is accounting for a very large proportion of the total area and output of aquaculture in the country.
Mr. Le Huu Toan, Deputy Director of Kien Giang Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: "By the end of August, farmers in 7 coastal districts of the province harvest about 1,500 tons of aquatic products of all kinds, including 1,056 tons. giant freshwater shrimp, 65 tons of white-leg shrimp, 100 tons of sea crabs, 126 tons of grouper, in addition to blood cockles, cobia... Therefore, the province is continuing to promote the supply-demand connection, supporting people product consumers. The province expects businesses to come to the locality to learn and sign contracts in principle for long-term association. Based on that, the Agriculture sector will direct production, arrange suitable seasons and material areas, and support production cooperatives according to the criteria of the ordering enterprise, ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials. ".
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
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