The estimated aquatic product output for July 2025 is 13,359 tons, a decrease of 0.19% compared to the same period last year. Of which, capture fisheries accounted for 594 tons (down 1.82%), including 290 tons from inland waters (down 3.33 and 304 tons from marine fishing (down 0.33%). Meanwhile, aquaculture production reached 12,765 tons (down 0.12%), comprising with fish at 10,248 tons (down 3.41%); shrimp at 2,115 tons (up 19.16%) and other aquatic products at 402 tons (up 1.77%).
For the first seven months of 2025, total fisheries output was estimated at 106,138 tons, up 12.78% year-on-year. Aquaculture accounted for 102,674 tons, an increase of 11.56% (including fish 86,386 tons, up 13.49%; shrimp 13,322 tons, up 2.48%; other aquatic products 2,946 tons, up 1.05%). The aquaculture industry has shifted from expanding farming area to improving quality and production efficiency.
In brackish-water shrimp farming, the total stocked area was 5,130 ha, down 4.13% compared to the previous year. This included 430 hectares of black tiger shrimp (down 5.91%) and 4,700 hectares of white-leg shrimp (down 3.96%). Harvested area was estimated at 2,001 ha (down 3.94%) with productivity of 6.66 tons/ha (up 6.68%), bringing total output to 13,322 tons (up 2.48%). Specifically, harvested giant tiger shrimp covered 287 ha (up 1.41%) with a yield of 3.30 tons/ha (up 3.13%) and output of 935 tons (up 3.89%). Harvested whiteleg shrimp area was 1,714 ha (down 4.78 with productivity of 7.20 tons/ha (up 7.46%) and output of 12,387 tons (up 2.37%).
Despite a slight reduction in farming area compared to the same period last year, improved productivity led to an increase in output. This indicates that the province’s aquaculture industry has shifted from expanding area to focusing on enhancing quality and production efficiency. Since the beginning of 2025, disease-related shrimp farming losses were limited to just 1.3 hectares across 3 households (0.03% of total farming area), mainly due to white spot disease in Thuan My commune. To promptly support farmers, local authorities provided 650 kg of TCCA 90% chemical for treatment and containment, helping minimize losses and restore farmer confidence.
To prevent disease, authorities have closely monitored disease developments, strengthened water quality monitoring and guided farmers on preventive measures. Farmers are advised to use certified seed stock, manage pond environments closely and detect pathogens early. Regarding pangasius farming, in the first seven months of 2025, the stocking area reached 852 ha (down 0.92%), while the harvested area reached 196 ha (up 8.13%). Productivity was estimated at 347.90 tons/ha (up 7.15%) and output reaching 68,081 tons (up 15.83%).
Despite the encouraging results achieved in the aquaculture sector, the provincial agriculture industry acknowledges ongoing challenges, particularly climate change, potential disease outbreaks and increasingly stringent export market requirements. Therefore, moving forward, the industry will continue to promote biosecure farming practices and VietGAP standards, enhance technical training for farmers and strengthen quality control of seed quality and feed inputs. Additionally, it aims to foster production–consumption linkages to enhance product value, competitiveness and reduce risks for farmers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
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