Compared with 2008 - a decade ago, the number of exhibitors has increased by 30%, leading to an increase of 48 booths and participation of many international partners and collaborators. After 10 years, VIETFISH 2018 confirmed its stature and synergy through a surge in the number of booths, exhibitors and visitors.
With the special gold milestone of 20 years, VIETFISH 2018 gathered 374 booths (up 3.6% compared to 2017) of 233 exhibitors (up 6.8% from 2017) from 14 countries, said Mr. Ngo Van Ich, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). VIETFISH 2018 attracted 153 domestic exhibitors, of which the number of aquaculture and service exhibitors accounts for 55% while machinery, equipment and other exhibitors (chemicals, additives, cold storage, etc.) account for 45%.
According to Mr. Vu Van Tam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, VIETFISH is a playground for domestic and foreign seafood enterprises to exchange and learn, thereby together rowing up the Vietnamese seafood boat to reach out to the world. Currently, Vietnamese seafood products have been exported to 165 countries and territories with the export turnover of over US$8 billion, which put Vietnam into the list of 5 leading seafood suppliers in the world. The industry constantly demonstrates an increasingly sustainable development in accordance with the world’s strictest requirements of food hygiene.
In the framework of Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition 2018 (VIETFISH 2018) (from 22nd to 24th August 2018), there will be 09 major conferences related to “hot” topics of fisheries industry such as sustainable aquaculture, supply and demand trends, the impact of trade war on fisheries, sustainable labor employment, social security, IUU fishing, climate change, advanced technology implication and so on. This will be an opportunity for stakeholders to update latest information on the fisheries sector, the world's seafood consumption trends and look for partners, apply research in production and provide development strategies for businesses...
VIETFISH 2018 expected to attract over 10,000 domestic and international visitors, seafood exporters & importers, seafood services suppliers, international importers/retailers, NGOs and the media. Visitors not only enjoy seafood products "Made in Viet Nam" and take part in private programs from companies such as cooking demonstrations, trying attractive dishes made from fish, shrimp, tuna, squid, octopus ... but also directly participate in thematic workshops related to fisheries, which is an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to learn new trends, assess the challenges through presentations by international experts in each field.
According to the latest report of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, seafood export turnover in the first half of 2018 reached US$4 billion, up 10.5% over the same period last year. This is a very promising number that will empower Vietnam to export US$10 billion in the near future. This objective is the driving force for all components of the whole value chain of the seafood sector to strive for, including flagship enterprises and the quiet role of VASEP - VIETFISH, thereby contributing to the overall success of the industry while building joint strength that enables Vietnam's seafood industry to rise to a new height.
Some pictures at the opening ceremony of VIETFISH 2018:
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
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