In the first half of 2020, the prolonged saline intrusion caused the production efficiency to decrease, but in the second half of 2020 the disease situation is under control, the recovery of import markets as well as the efforts of businesses and farmers, so pangasius output and export turnover have had positive changes.
In 2020, the production of seed pangasius in the Mekong Delta regions was stable. The whole Mekong Delta region has about 120 pangasius seed producers (which keep pangasius bloodstock), nearly 4,000 ha are hatching pangasius; produced about 2 billion pangasius breeds (equivalent to 2019); and replaced 60,000 breeding bloodstock, so the quality of pangasius seed has been gradually improved.
In 2020, the price of raw pangasius in the Mekong Delta fell to a low level because Covid-19 affected export activities. From 26,500 VND/kg (the highest level in 2019 in March 2019, the price of raw fish has dropped to 18,500 - 18,800 VND/kg (in June 2020) and continued to fall to 18,000 VND / kg. (in July 2020).
By October 2020, the market recovered, exports to some markets were more positive, the price of raw pangasius began to increase to 19,500 VND/kg and to 21,000 - 21,500 VND/kg (in December 2020). This level is equivalent to the same period in 2019 and has been stable so far.
The FOB export price of frozen pangasius pangasius in 2020 were lower than those in 2019. From March to August 2020, the average export price was approximately 2 USD/kg compared to the level of 2.38 - 2.75 USD/kg in the same period of previous year. However, in October 2020, the export price increased to 2.35 USD/kg, higher than the same period in 2019.
In 2021, if Covid-19 is well controlled in the world and the demand on the market recovers, then Vietnam's pangasius farming output will reach about 1.65 million tons, an increase of 8% compared to 2020.
SSI forecasts a 28% year-on-year increase in after-tax profit attributable to the parent company of Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), driven by a gradual improvement in average selling prices from USD 3.15/kg in 2024 to USD 3.30/kg (+5%) in 2025. An Giang Fisheries Import-Export Joint Stock Company (ANV)'s after-tax profit attributable to the parent company is projected to rebound by 104%.
In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Report on Vietnam Pangasius Sector 2015–2024, produced and released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) in January 2025, is expected to provide enterprises, importers, and government agencies with a comprehensive overview of key developments in Vietnam's pangasius production and export over the past decade. In addition to highlighting achievements, the report identifies existing challenges and analyzes future opportunities and threats for the pangasius industry.
(vasep.com.vn) Overcoming two years of fluctuation in both export markets and domestic production, Vietnam's pangasius industry has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a strong determination to seize opportunities and boost exports to various markets. As a result, in 2024, pangasius exports reached USD 2 billion, a 9% increase compared to 2023. This achievement is a source of pride for Vietnam's aquaculture and agriculture sectors.
(seafood.vasep.com) Speaking at a conference to implement the 2025 plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the agricultural sector to strive for a total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reaching $70 billion by 2025.
With robust production and processing infrastructure, combined with continuous market development efforts, Vietnam’s seafood exports are poised for 10–15% growth in 2025.
In 2025, seafood exports are expected to continue to grow better and could reach 11 billion USD as in 2022. However, this is also the year the seafood industry will face challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of December 25, at Toan Thinh Conference Center (Soc Trang City), the Soc Trang Fisheries Sub-department, under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang, held a conference to review the 2024 aquaculture activities and outline the brackish water shrimp farming plan for 2025. The event was attended by Ms. Quach Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang.
The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments.
The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has significantly boosted Vietnamese seafood exports, with shrimp and pangasius leading the charge in the UK market.
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