Soc Trang is the capital of vannamei shrimp. Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nha - Director of Soc Trang Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - said that out of 30,000 hectares of shrimp farming in this province (the plan is 50,000 hectares), the farming area of vannamei shrimp is up to 30,000 hectares. 23,000ha, black tiger shrimp about 7,000ha, total output is estimated at over 46,000 tons in the first crop of this year. The average yield of whiteleg shrimp is 4.7 tons/ha, black tiger shrimp is 1.7 tons/ha.
In the first 6 months of 2021, Soc Trang's shrimp export turnover reached about 580 million USD, up more than 32%, compared to the same period last year.
According to Mr. Vo Van Chieu - Director of Soc Trang Department of Industry and Trade - this province has about 10 large enterprises, processing and exporting seafood. Enterprises in this province are constantly expanding their scale, investing in modern equipment to export goods to fastidious markets such as the US, Japan, Europe, etc., which are expected to exceed US$1 billion this year.
Mr. Ho Quoc Luc - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company - said that most of the shrimp processing factories for export in Soc Trang had high growth over the same period. In Sao Ta alone, in the first six months of the year, this sales of shrimp exports reached US$100 million, an increase of over 35% over the same period. It is expected that by the end of 2021, it will reach about 200 million USD.
For the whole country, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first half of 2020, domestic enterprises exported 1.7 billion USD of shrimp, up 13% compared to 2020. Vannamei shrimp continued to export. accounted for the overwhelming amount, with 1.3 billion USD, accounting for 73%, black tiger shrimp ranked second with 257 million USD, down 10%, and processed shrimp reached 154 million USD, down 16%.
In 2020, Vietnamese shrimp enterprises exported 3.7 billion USD, up 11% compared to the previous year. Of this, Soc Trang contributed USD 823 million, up 24.5% compared to 2019.
The FTAs that Vietnam signed have come into effect, promoting shrimp and other seafood industries to gain competitive advantages from taxes. From August 2020, the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the EU took effect. In February 2021, the US also officially lifted anti-dumping duties on a number of large Vietnamese shrimp enterprises. More importantly, import demand from key markets such as the US, Japan, Korea, Germany... has recovered.
Dr. Tran Huu Hiep said that the Mekong Delta region has formed a cluster of seafood processing factories with modern technology and a good market. A number of large national and international enterprises such as Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, Viet Uc, Sao Ta contribute most to shrimp export turnover, putting Vietnam in the group of 3 leading exporting countries. accounting for 15% market share of shrimp products in the world. Particularly in the processed shrimp segment, Vietnam ranks first, accounting for 28% of the total shrimp export value in the world.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed after just over a year of negotiations. With high demand for premium seafood in the UAE, particularly for shrimp and tuna products, Vietnam’s tuna industry is expected to gain increased export opportunities and higher product value thanks to the preferential terms of the CEPA.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Under the theme "Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value," the Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024 will take place over two days, November 16th and 17th, at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Hong Ngu City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Iraq have surged significantly in the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest levels seen in three years. This upward trend has positioned Iraq as a key market for Vietnamese pangasius, even surpassing Iran, traditionally regarded as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and the Middle East.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Bình Thuận's seafood production has maintained stability year-to-date, with favorable fishing grounds. However, the growth rate slowed slightly in the third quarter due to the impact of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius, a popular whitefish species favored in many global markets and a signature fish of Vietnam, faces stiff competition from other whitefish varieties such as cod, hake, and tilapia. However, Vietnamese pangasius has emerged as the top choice among whitefish imported by Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to market trends, starting in Q3, importers typically ramp up purchases to prepare for the holiday season and year-end festivities. U.S. consumer spending is expected to recover in the second half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, which could positively impact the value of Vietnam's seafood exports to this market.
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