In an ambitious plan, Dong Thap aims to have all its pangasius farming establishments equipped with farming area codes and certificates of eligibility by 2025. This move is part of a larger project to restructure the agricultural sector and develop a sustainable and modern pangasius industry in the province. Mr. Huynh Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee, emphasized the importance of applying advanced digital science and technology to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and environmental protection. This approach will also help the industry adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.
According to this project, Dong Thap pangasius will create a large volume of goods with high value, meeting the requirements for quality and food safety of the domestic and export markets.
Dong Thap is the largest pangasius farming producer in the Mekong Delta region with a farming area of over 2,000ha/year. The majority of pangasius farming areas receive support from relevant authorities, with 96% of them being granted farming area codes. This translates to over 1,600 hectares and 1,770 ponds managed by 18 enterprises and 180 individual households. In total, the province has 378 farming establishments, including both enterprises and households. Specifically, the farming area of enterprises is more than 661 ha/78 areas, of households nearly 967 ha/300 areas.
Dong Thap is the largest pangasius farming producer in the Mekong Delta region with a farming area of over 2,000ha/year.
To boost pangasius exports, Dong Thap aims to ensure that all farming establishments comply with regulations and are granted the necessary codes and certificates by 2025. Additionally, over 50% of the commercial pangasius farming area should adhere to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards, while 90% of individual farming households should participate in production and consumption linkages.
Efforts to improve the quality of pangasius fingerlings include a target of over 75% of commercial fingerlings being of high quality, and a goal for 60% of pangasius breeding establishments to use genetically improved fish stocks. The province is also committed to closely monitoring the farming environment, with 60% of the farming area meeting wastewater and sludge treatment regulations and 100% of the water supply from the main river being regularly monitored.
Dong Thap's pangasius production accounts for over 33% of the region and nearly 35% of the entire Mekong Delta region. The province plays a significant role in supplying fingerlings, providing around 60% of the region's needs. With 76 breeding facilities and over 1,100 pangasius hatcheries, Dong Thap annually supplies approximately 20 billion pangasius fry and 1.3 billion pangasius fingerlings, meeting the demands of commercial farming in the province and neighboring areas.
Pangasius 'fly' to more than 130 countries thanks to 100% of farming facilities being granted a code
The success of Dong Thap's pangasius industry is evident in its export market, which has expanded to 134 countries. The province has diversified its exports to cater to various markets, ranging from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to more advanced markets such as Europe and America. Additionally, the domestic market has shown increasing interest in pangasius products, as demonstrated by the introduction of various processed pangasius and basa products by Vinh Hoan Corporation.
In 2020, Vinh Hoan Corporation introduced nearly 20 products processed from pangasius and basa aiming to serve the domestic market such as: breaded basa, silk rolls, tartar sauce, spicy chabokki, butterfly cut basa seasoning. These are very convenient and nutritious products, with high quality serving domestic consumers.
While the industry has achieved remarkable results, there are still limitations and challenges to overcome. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Phung Duc Tien, highlighted the need to address issues such as seed source shortages, low survival rates of pangasius from fry to fingerling stage, and inadequate control of seed quality. Furthermore, there is a call to strengthen the application of science and technology to enhance product value and meet the demands of both domestic and export markets. A stable and well-coordinated pangasius chain is also seen as crucial for future development in the Mekong Delta.
Compiled by Thuy Linh
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in February 2026 reached approximately USD 707 million, up 8% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, exports in the first two months of 2026 totaled USD 1.7 billion, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. The results show that the sector’s recovery momentum has remained relatively solid following strong growth in January, although the pace slowed noticeably in February for several key products and major markets. Within the overall picture, shrimp continues to be the largest pillar, pangasius rebounds strongly, while tuna exports and the U.S. and Korean markets are sending signals that warrant closer monitoring. In March, seafood exports are expected to gain additional momentum from markets other than the U.S., potentially supporting stronger growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, fishing activities in Quang Tri province recorded many positive signals, with output reaching over 15,941 tons. This result not only demonstrates fishermen’s efforts to stay offshore but also reflects the effectiveness of management and support measures implemented by local authorities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, IUU prevention models focused on communication and mobilizing fishermen to comply with fisheries laws and avoid encroaching on foreign waters—related to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing—have been implemented in coastal localities of Lam Dong province and have delivered initial positive results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The sharp rise in raw pangasius prices to record levels is sending positive signals for the industry, but experts warn of potential supply–demand imbalances if production is not tightly controlled.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, the country’s total canned tuna export value in 2025 reached over USD 275 million, down 8% compared to 2024. Vietnamese canned tuna products were present in approximately 80 markets worldwide. However, the 2025 picture shows clear divergence: the U.S. maintained stability, the EU declined sharply, while several Middle East–North Africa (MENA) markets accelerated.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s crab exports reached nearly USD 86 million, up almost 6% compared to 2024. A notable feature of 2025 was the strong market concentration in the United States, which accounted for more than 81% of Vietnam’s total crab export value, up 10% from the previous year. In contrast, exports to several Asian markets declined significantly, resulting in only modest overall growth for the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth, with total export turnover reaching over USD 99 million, highlighting the increasingly important role of this product in the country’s seafood export structure. Of this total, tilapia fillets and other fish meat products accounted for USD 61 million, representing 61% of total export value and reaffirming their position as the key product category.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp seed quality is considered the “first link” and a decisive factor affecting the efficiency of the entire commercial shrimp production chain. High-quality seed directly influences survival rates, growth performance, and disease resistance, thereby determining production costs, productivity, and farmers’ profitability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of its agricultural restructuring strategy toward sustainability, Quang Tri Province is gradually promoting environmentally friendly aquaculture models. Among these, organic-oriented golden pompano farming is considered a promising direction, aligned with the goals of enhancing production value and building sustainable rural areas.
(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.
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