In February, FMC's sales volume reached 1,806 tons, up 84% YoY. Sales of agricultural products also increased by 9%, reaching 96 tons. Revenue for February was nearly 21 million USD, an 85% increase YoY, though it decreased by 19% compared to January. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2025, FMC achieved revenue of 46.9 million USD (~1,200 billion VND), up 54% YoY.
Sao Ta has completed harvesting at the new farming area and is continuing harvest at the old farms, ensuring a stable supply of raw materials for processing. Notably, the company has decided to release shrimp stock for the off-season across the entire farming area, a bold move given the potential risks posed by weather conditions affecting the farming environment.
Chairman of the Board, Dr. Hồ Quốc Lực, shared, "No farm has dared to implement this on their entire farming area. The farming ponds are now being closely controlled and are expected to yield positive results."
In 2024, FMC achieved a net revenue of 6,913 billion VND and net profit after tax of 423 billion VND, an increase of 36% and 40%, respectively, compared to 2023, setting new records. Notably, the company completed its annual revenue target as early as October, despite challenges in the global shrimp industry and two trade lawsuits in the U.S.
Although FMC's standalone profit did not meet expectations, its subsidiary, Thực phẩm Khang An (KAF), accelerated growth, helping consolidated profit surpass the target, reaching 384 billion VND – the highest in the company’s history.
Dr. Hồ Quốc Lực commented that 2024 was a challenging year, as shrimp prices increased from Q3, while export prices remained low. Additionally, two anti-dumping and countervailing duty lawsuits in the U.S. added financial pressure, leading the company to set aside 38 billion VND for anti-dumping tax in 2023 and 10 billion VND for countervailing duties in 2024.
However, he emphasized, "Our export turnover grew by 25%, double the industry average, and we achieved the highest shrimp production in company history. These are proud results in a tough year."
For 2025, Sao Ta aims to reach an export turnover of 300 million USD and a profit of 500 billion VND, further asserting its strong position in Vietnam's seafood industry.
(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.
(vasep.com.vn) Changing markets, shifting buyer demand, and increasingly complex trade barriers are raising a key question for Vietnam’s seafood industry: Where will the new growth opportunities lie in 2027–2029?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of August 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States reached $21 million, representing a steep 48% year-over-year decline and accounting for 23% of the country's total tilapia export turnover. Frozen fillets accounted for 78% with the remainder consisting of whole frozen tilapia and frozen cuts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a volatile first half of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil registered robust growth in July and August 2026. In August alone, export turnover reached $19 million, surging 73% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively for the first eight months, total export value reached $124 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Besides modifying their boats, many fishermen in Dak Lak province are making efforts to venture out to sea to harvest seafood during the rough sea season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the Responsible Seafood Summit and TCRS Shrimp Summit 2026, organized by the GSA (Global Seafood Alliance) in Bangkok, Thailand, the conversation about the future of the shrimp industry began with one of its most important foundations: seedstock quality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Lithuania surpassed $14 million, up 8% year on year. While the increase remains modest, it is notable given the continued pressure on Vietnamese tuna exports to the EU as a whole. More importantly, export turnover to Lithuania has shown a clearer recovery in recent months, making the market a destination worth monitoring for Vietnamese businesses in Europe.
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