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.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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