At the conference, leaders of the Soc Trang Fisheries Sub-department reported that the total aquaculture area in the province for 2024 reached 74,000 hectares, meeting 100% of the planned target. This included 50,820 hectares of brackish water shrimp farming, 9,180 hectares of freshwater and brackish fish farming, and 4,000 hectares of other aquatic products. The estimated aquaculture output reached 310,000 tons, also meeting 100% of the plan, with brackish water shrimp contributing 212,000 tons, freshwater fish over 94,400 tons, and other aquatic products 3,550 tons. Raw whiteleg shrimp (50 pieces/kg) was priced at VND 123,000 per kilogram, an increase of VND 15,000 compared to the same period last year. Shrimp sized 20-30 pieces/kg saw a rise of VND 31,000 per kilogram, while shrimp sized 40-80 pieces/kg increased by VND 17,800 per kilogram compared to last year.
The Fisheries Sub-department implemented 20 shrimp farming models that meet VietGAP standards, organized four specialized training courses for aquaculture farmers on identifying and addressing food safety hazards, and conducted four on-site workshops to expand VietGAP models. Additionally, multiple inspections were carried out to control impurities in commercial shrimp and ensure the safety of aquaculture facilities. Guidance was provided to 22 feed production facilities and environmental treatment product manufacturers, while 31 facilities were inspected for compliance. Over 4,000 water samples were analyzed for pH, temperature, salinity, alkalinity, transparency, and oxygen levels, providing timely recommendations to shrimp farmers on optimal water intake times.
In her remarks, Ms. Quach Thi Thanh Binh outlined several measures to ensure a successful aquaculture season in 2025. The provincial agriculture sector will strengthen inspections of shrimp farming areas and utilize provincial and local budget resources, along with sponsored projects, to invest in dredging canals and building irrigation works to support sustainable shrimp farming planning. Strategic river and canal areas will be reviewed and incorporated into the monitoring system to serve aquaculture regions. Efforts will also focus on enhancing the capacity of personnel involved in environmental monitoring and cooperatives by promoting information technology applications for environmental and disease updates on digital platforms. Regular inspections will be organized to enforce compliance with water management and wastewater discharge regulations, particularly in high-tech shrimp farming zones, to prevent unregulated and environmentally harmful practices...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the context of a global economy shifting powerfully toward green and sustainable values, Vietfish 2026 is far more than just a commercial trade fair. It has become a strategic rendezvous and a "comprehensive ecosystem"—a convergence of value, knowledge, and sustainable growth opportunities for the entire industry chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Colombia continued their strong upward momentum in May 2026. Export value to the market reached USD 4 million, up 24% compared to the same month in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 24 million, an impressive 48% increase year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Hai Phong's aquaculture sector is accelerating the adoption of high technologies in aquaculture to adapt to climate change, with red tilapia and tilapia identified as the key cultured species for priority development.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached nearly US$1.1 billion in June 2026, up 21.0% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first half of 2026 totaled nearly US$5.8 billion, representing a 12.8% increase compared with the same period last year. Exports to China and Hong Kong continued to accelerate, while shipments to the United States rebounded strongly in June. In contrast, exports to the EU, Japan, and the Middle East remained sluggish or recorded slight declines.
(vasep.com.vn) Tilapia is playing an increasingly important role in Vietnam’s aquaculture sector, driven not only by growing market opportunities but also by its ability to meet increasingly stringent requirements on quality, food safety, and traceability. In practice, tilapia farming in Vietnam is not a spontaneous or loosely regulated activity; rather, it operates under a comprehensive legal and technical framework covering the entire value chain—from hatcheries and farming to processing and exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 1.9 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 12% compared with the same period last year. Amid continued volatility in the global seafood market, this result demonstrates that the shrimp sector has maintained positive growth momentum, supported by improving demand in several Asian markets, particularly China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On June 16, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ca Mau Province announced that the locality has established a farming area code for nearly 30,400 hectares of mud crab aquaculture and granted export facility codes to five enterprises eligible to export mud crab officially to markets such as China, Cambodia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest export markets for Vietnamese pangasius. In the first four months of 2026, pangasius exports to the US reached USD 106 million, up 4% compared to the same period in 2025. In April 2026 alone, export value totaled USD 38 million, marking a 20% year-on-year increase and the first positive growth recorded after an extended period of decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While Vietnam’s shrimp exports to many major markets continued to post positive growth in the first months of 2026, exports to the United States declined, highlighting growing competitive pressures and trade barriers facing the Vietnamese shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.
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