This reduction is a consequence of lower stockings and of the new limits set for the fish density in the water. Anyway, the Chilean government predicts an improvement in profitability.
The sector also faces the impact of disease outbreaks caused by the infectious salmon anemia (ISA) virus, caligidosis (sea lice) and salmon rickettsial syndrome (SRS) in Region XI districts.
Under the new Law on Fisheries, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) decided to limit stockings in two production districts, 20 and 18 A, due to the increased presence of parasites and to poor sanitary performance, by having more fish in the water than recommended.
This provision implies a 10 per cent reduction in Atlantic salmon stockings compared to 2012; a 38 per cent fall of Pacific salmon; and a 36 per cent drop in trout, the newspaper La Tercera reported.
In addition, in November another measure related to the regulation of stocking densities will take effect in the cages of the regions X, XI and XII, and later in the districts.
In 2011 the salmon industry recorded sales for USD 2,925 million, a historical value, but these were also falls in price. In 2012, its returns rose slightly, a trend that continues today.
In March, the average price of fresh Atlantic salmon fillet in
Subpesca head, Pablo Galilea, argues that the industry will have to "be readapted" and that the production will tend to stabilize at between 600,000 and 650,000 tonnes per year in the next three to four years. For the undersecretary, in the short and medium term
"What one could project is that the business will recover its profitability because prices are expected to increase, probably not at the profitability levels the industry had at the time because costs are rising, but at reasonable margins. It will not be the boom that it once was," Galilea pointed out.
In addition, the general manager of the Association of Chilean Salmon Industry AG (SalmonChile), Cristian Moreno, clarified that production reduction is within specific health programmes to combat sea lice and the SRS.
But the authority is considering extending the stocking limitations to two further districts located in Puerto Montt and in Aysen.
"We have defined those areas that can become a problem from the sanitary point of view and intense surveillance will be determined on them," in this regard said José Miguel Burgos, head of Subpesca Aquaculture Department.
Meanwhile, Blumar general manager, Gerardo Balbontín, recalled that in 2012 around 800,000 tonnes of salmon were produced in
"It's hard to think that we will reach one million tonnes and have a sustainable business, as things have now been noticed," he expressed earlier this month in a statement to Estrategia.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
(vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports continued to grow strongly in 2026, while Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market also recorded notable growth. However, behind these positive figures lie two distinct trends: Chinese consumption is growing more slowly than imports, and lobster accounts for a substantial share of Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China, making its product mix significantly different from those of Ecuador and India. Exporters therefore need to assess each segment carefully to understand the opportunities and risks.
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