This decrease was due primarily to lower landings of anchovy for the fishmeal and fish oil sector, according to the latest Statistical Bulletin issued by the Ministry of Production (Produce).
On assessing the first seven months of 2013, it appears that total landings went down by 18.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, changing from 3.6 million tonnes to 3.2 million tonnes.
While in the seventh month of 2013, a total of 282,700 tonnes of fisheries resources was landed for the fishmeal industry, 52.6 per cent less than in the same month in 2012 (595,500 tonnes).
Throughout this period, 2.5 million tonnes of fishing resources were used for indirect consumption compared to 3.2 million tonnes in 2012, that is to say 21 per cent less.
For direct human consumption in July 108,100 tonnes of fishing resources were landed compared with 74,700 tonnes in the same month of 2012.
During the first seven months of 2013, a total of 695,800 tonnes of resources for direct consumption was used, 6.6 per cent less than last year (745,300 tonnes).
For the preparation of frozen products last July 57,500 tonnes were landed while in the same month of 2012 a total of 39,700 tonnes had been unloaded.
Between January and July this year, the accumulated landings for the industry totalled 371,400 tonnes, representing 9 per cent less than in the same period of 2012, when landings amounted to 408.100 tonnes.
On the other hand, the fishery resources used by the canning industry in July, 2013 totalled 15,000 tonnes compared with 5,600 tonnes in the same month last year.
Between January and July, a decrease of 23.3 per cent was recorded in the resources used by the canning industry: 65,500 tonnes compared to 85,400 tonnes in the same period of 2012.
Last July, landings for direct human consumption as fresh products reached about 32,900 tonnes while in the same month last year it was 27,200 tonnes.
In the first seven months of 2013, 233,500 tonnes of resources were landed for consumption as fresh products, 1.3 per cent more than in the same period in 2012 (230,400 tonnes).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A project titled "Sustainable Shrimp Industry Governance" has been launched in Ca Mau Province with the aim of supporting the transition of the province's shrimp industry toward higher quality, lower emissions, stronger governance capacity, improved supply chain traceability, and the development of a sustainable shrimp brand that meets the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of July 13th, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited and worked with businesses in An Giang province to promptly resolve obstacles and promote production and business activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As importing markets increasingly focus on biosecurity and traceability, Vietnam has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework and disease management system for aquaculture, covering tilapia farming as well as other cultured species. This system is based on the Law on Animal Health, regulations on the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases, the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in Farmed Aquatic Species, and environmental monitoring and early warning programs for aquaculture areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO
Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
Giấy phép hoạt động Trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp số 138/GP-TTĐT, ngày 01/10/2013 của Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 – (ext.203); email: kimthu@vasep.com.vn
Trụ sở: Số 7 đường Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, Phường An Phú, Quận 2, Tp.Hồ Chí Minh
Tel: (+84) 28.628.10430 - Fax: (+84) 28.628.10437 - Email: vasephcm@vasep.com.vn
VPĐD: số 10, Nguyễn Công Hoan, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 - Fax: (+84 24) 37715084 - Email: vasephn@vasep.com.vn