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) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
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