According to a recent report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, aquaculture production in November was estimated at 576.9 thousand tons, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This includes 382.5 thousand tons of fish (up 3.9%) and 130.7 thousand tons of shrimp (up 7.7%). For the first 11 months of 2024, total aquaculture production is estimated at nearly 5.2 million tons, reflecting a 3.9% year-on-year increase, with fish contributing nearly 3.4 million tons (up 3.8%) and shrimp 1.2 million tons (up 5.3%).
Among key aquaculture species, pangasius production in November reached an estimated 185.6 thousand tons, up 4.7% year-on-year, with a cumulative total of 1.6258 million tons for the first 11 months, also up 4.7%.
Black tiger shrimp production in November is estimated at 26.1 thousand tons (up 5.7%), while whiteleg shrimp production reached 96.0 thousand tons (up 8.4%). Over 11 months, black tiger shrimp production totaled 260.9 thousand tons (up 2.9%), and whiteleg shrimp reached 894.9 thousand tons (up 6.1%).
Fishing production in November was estimated at 287.9 thousand tons, up 0.8% year-on-year, including 216.1 thousand tons of fish (up 0.8%) and 13.3 thousand tons of shrimp (unchanged). Favorable weather and lower fuel prices, compared to the previous year, supported fishing efforts, especially after two months of recovery from Typhoon No. 3 and continuous tropical depressions in the North Central Coast. Marine fishing production for November is estimated at 266.9 thousand tons, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, bringing the cumulative marine fishing total to nearly 3.4 million tons over 11 months, up 0.6%.
In November, increased demand boosted prices for pangasius and whiteleg shrimp in several provinces. Average pangasius prices in the Mekong Delta were 28,587 VND/kg, with higher prices recorded across various provinces: Vinh Long (29,000 VND/kg, up 455 VND/kg), An Giang (29,196 VND/kg, up 744 VND/kg), Dong Thap (27,500 VND/kg, up 400 VND/kg), and Tien Giang (28,650 VND/kg, up 445 VND/kg) for fish weighing 800 grams to 1.1 kg each.
The average price of whiteleg shrimp (50-60 count/kg) in November was 103,000 VND/kg, up by 5,000-8,750 VND/kg compared to the previous month. In Bac Lieu, shrimp at 50 count/kg was priced at 130,000 VND/kg, while 60 count/kg was 120,000 VND/kg. Prices for iced shrimp (100 count/kg) fell, with Kien Giang reporting 77,000 VND/kg (down 3,714 VND/kg).
Vietnam's seafood export value reached $9.2 billion in the first 11 months, an 11.8% increase year-on-year. Seafood imports in November were estimated at $230 million, bringing the total for the first 11 months to $2.32 billion, down 2% compared to 2023. Major import sources included Indonesia (12%), Norway (11.8%), and China (10.3%), with year-on-year increases of 52.2%, 9.5%, and 22.2%, respectively.
The agricultural, forestry, and fishery trade surplus reached $16.46 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, a 52.8% increase year-on-year. Among the top three trade-surplus categories, seafood achieved a surplus of $6.88 billion, up 17.5%.
For specific products, seven agro-forestry-fishery items exceeded $1 billion in trade surplus during the period. Notably, shrimp recorded a surplus of $3.19 billion (up 20.5%), while pangasius achieved a surplus of $1.72 billion (up 10.1%).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached USD 182 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, exports in the first three months of 2026 totaled USD 514 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, indicating that the growth momentum is being maintained despite signs of slowdown in some markets during March.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During peak heat periods, farmers raising pangasius, tilapia, and other freshwater fish in Dong Thap are implementing various technical measures to reduce risks and maintain stable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
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