Tilapia is a fast-growing fish species with strong yield. The fish is considered as a main protein source in many developed countries. It is known as a delicious and good flavor fish which is rich in mineral and has less fat and enough protein for human health. Tilapia has been listed in the top ten fish species in the U.S, after shrimp and salmon. With the temperature from 27 – 32 Celsius degree for fish growing, Vietnam is an appropriate area to farm and export tilapia products. The fish will be stocked within 4.5 – 6 months with density of 150 – 200 fries per cubic meter depending on the quality of water sources.
Currently, tilapia products from China and Taiwan are dominating the global market. The world tilapia production increased from 400,000 MT in 1990 to 4.2 million MT in 2012, much higher than that of pangasius. Prices for imported tilapia in American market vary around US$3.8 – 4.2 per kilogram and the fish reported a large shares in the global market. According to Do Lap Nghiep, Deputy Director of Nam Viet Corporation (Navico), Vietnam need to comply with regulations on food safety in order to export tilapia products.
With appropriate weather, An Giang province will be a hub to develop tilapia farming to export. In terms of fish seeds, An Giang Aquatic Breeding Production Center has trained farmers to generally produce fingerlings in the province; therefore, there is enough supply of seeds to grow to export.
These recent years, beside Navico, there were several companies exported tilapia products but with a small volume. This was due to lack of raw material for processing. Currently, Navico is enhancing tilapia production and processing activities to export. It processed 10 MT of raw material per day.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(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.
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