From the beginning of the year until now, Dong Thap province has brought the production value of pangasius to 1,407 billion dong, up by 9.01% over the same period in 2020, equivalent to 116 billion dong. The price of white pangasius size of 0.7-0.8 kg/pc is at more than 21,000 VND/kg. The reason for the increase in raw pangasius price is that the import markets have many positive signals; in which, the markets of China, America, EU, Southeast Asia ... started to have more orders. In addition, the COVID-19 epidemic is gradually being controlled, pangasius export has been operating stably, so the quantity of goods from pangasius processing enterprises has been consumed again. Up to now, many agricultural products of Dong Thap exported abroad and having access to markets with high standards such as the US, Europe, Japan, Korea ... have contributed to diversifying export products. and increase product value. In the first quarter of 2021, many key export products of the province all achieved a relatively high growth rate compared to the same period in 2020, in particular processed seafood, especially pangasius, contributed to help the export turnover reach more than 198 million USD. Dong Thap province has formed large-scale specialized pangasius production areas in districts of Thanh Binh, Tam Nong, Tan Hong, Chau Thanh and Cao Lanh. There are 368 identification codes are provided for the commercial pangasius ponds with an area of more than 1,509 ha; produced according to VietGAP, GlobalGAP, ASC standards, equivalent to an area of 827 hectares, accounting for over 55% of the farming area. Pangasius processing and export activities have been improved, export quality control is increasingly strict, the province’s products are exported to 134 countries and territories. The product structure has changed, increasing the number of value-added products such as: production of spring roll products, breaded products, vegetable tiles, fish balls, fish pieces ... According to the report of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dong Thap province, from the beginning of the year until now, the area of farming pangasius in the province is more than 1,294 hectares, the harvested area is more than 224 hectares, the harvest output is 92,880 tons.
(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.
(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.
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