In August 2021, exports of shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid, octopus, crabs and other marine fish all decreased by 20-33% over the same period in 2020. However, thanks to high export results. in the first 7 months of the year, the cumulative increase in the first 8 months of the year still increased by 7%, reaching 5.6 billion USD. In which, shrimp exports reached nearly 2.45billion USD, up 6%, pangasius exports still kept growing by 8.8%, reaching 993 million USD. Tuna export in 8 months also increased by over 12% to 460 million USD. Meanwhile, exports of squid, octopus and other fish (except tuna and pangasius) increased slightly by 4-5%.
Currently, some provinces south of Hau river such as Soc Trang, Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Kien Giang... have good disease control and flexibility, so the production situation will recover sooner. These are the key provinces for shrimp production and export, so shrimp products are expected to help limit the sharp decline in seafood exports in the last months of the year.
Pangasius production and processing is concentrated mainly in the northern provinces of the Hau River, still heavy because of 3 local production, more than half of the factories have to close, the pangasius export situation is difficult to improve in the month. next.
Similarly, Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast provinces have many factories and enterprises processing and exporting marine products such as squid, octopus, tuna, and other marine fish. With the current Covid-19 outbreak, production and exports in these areas will continue to stagnate in September.
Therefore, it is forecasted that seafood exports in September will continue to decrease by at least 20% to about 660 million USD. With the scenario after September, most seafood processing workers are vaccinated, companies do not have to produce under strict distancing regulations, exports in the last 3 months of the year will recover slightly and can reach about 8.5-8.6 billion USD. In which, shrimp exports are forecast to reach about 3.9-4 billion USD, pangasius about 1.5 billion USD, export of marine products about 3.1 billion USD.
SSI forecasts a 28% year-on-year increase in after-tax profit attributable to the parent company of Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), driven by a gradual improvement in average selling prices from USD 3.15/kg in 2024 to USD 3.30/kg (+5%) in 2025. An Giang Fisheries Import-Export Joint Stock Company (ANV)'s after-tax profit attributable to the parent company is projected to rebound by 104%.
In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Report on Vietnam Pangasius Sector 2015–2024, produced and released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) in January 2025, is expected to provide enterprises, importers, and government agencies with a comprehensive overview of key developments in Vietnam's pangasius production and export over the past decade. In addition to highlighting achievements, the report identifies existing challenges and analyzes future opportunities and threats for the pangasius industry.
(vasep.com.vn) Overcoming two years of fluctuation in both export markets and domestic production, Vietnam's pangasius industry has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a strong determination to seize opportunities and boost exports to various markets. As a result, in 2024, pangasius exports reached USD 2 billion, a 9% increase compared to 2023. This achievement is a source of pride for Vietnam's aquaculture and agriculture sectors.
(seafood.vasep.com) Speaking at a conference to implement the 2025 plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the agricultural sector to strive for a total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reaching $70 billion by 2025.
With robust production and processing infrastructure, combined with continuous market development efforts, Vietnam’s seafood exports are poised for 10–15% growth in 2025.
In 2025, seafood exports are expected to continue to grow better and could reach 11 billion USD as in 2022. However, this is also the year the seafood industry will face challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of December 25, at Toan Thinh Conference Center (Soc Trang City), the Soc Trang Fisheries Sub-department, under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang, held a conference to review the 2024 aquaculture activities and outline the brackish water shrimp farming plan for 2025. The event was attended by Ms. Quach Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang.
The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments.
The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has significantly boosted Vietnamese seafood exports, with shrimp and pangasius leading the charge in the UK market.
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