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.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
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