At this time, most of the shrimp farming ponds in the Cuu Long River Delta (Mekong Delta) are in the stage of reclamation waiting for favorable weather to feed shrimp for new crop.
Shrimp prices increased slightly after quite long Lunar New Year holiday, when shrimp processors rushed to purchase of raw materials to process and export.
According to reports from Mekong Delta provinces, brackish water shrimp farming area and production is expanded in first 2 months of 2016. Black tiger shrimp farming area is estimated to reach 413,674 hectares, an increase of 0.2%, with output is about 22,377 tons. Whiteleg shrimp farming area is estimated to reach 10,178 ha, yield at 9,491 tons.
In Ca Mau, prices of black tiger shrimp sized 20 pc/kilo increased by 10,000 VND to 290,000 VND/kilo, size 30 up 20,000 VND to 230,000 VND/kilo, size 40 increased by 5,000 VND to 160,000VND/kilo. Prices for whiteleg shrimp size 70pc increased from 138,000 VND/kilo to 140,000 VND/kilo, while shrimp of size 100 pc/kg has price at 115,000 VND per kilogram...
With recovery signals of domestic shrimp production in the 2 months, experts said that will create the momentum to push exports of shrimp to markets, particularly to markets that Vietnam has signed FTA and TPP as well as ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
To promote production of shrimp, Directorate of Fisheries has plan for production of brackish water shrimp in 2016. In which, black tiger shrimp farming area are stable at 600 thousand hectares (up 1% compared to the year 2015) and the output reached 280 thousand tons, an increase of 4.4% from the year 2015, taking advantage of black tiger farming in eco-regions such as mangrove shrimp, rice- shrimp in South coast in order to keep a competitive advantage and export markets in the world.
Whiteleg shrimp continues to be foster developed in the regions having advantages and good controls of the disease in order to increase production and exports. In particular, the species will be focused to farm in North and Central coastal provinces, intensives farming areas in southern Vietnam. In 2016, shrimp industry strive to have 95 thousand hectares of farming area nationwide and production of 400 thousand tons. Demand for feed must be satisfied in 100% (about 80-100 billions of fingerlings), of which 80% is disease free, meeting shrimp farming demand in the country.
In 2016, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development collaborates with Directorate of Fisheries and other authorities to facilitates shrimp farmers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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