1. A Vibrant Gathering Point for Vietnamese Seafood
Organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish acts as the "heart" that connects every link in the value chain. This ecosystem is vividly demonstrated by the full presence of all key stakeholders:
Processors and Exporters: Leading enterprises showcasing core export products such as shrimp, pangasius, tuna, and cephalopods.
Auxiliary Suppliers: Ranging from animal feed and seed providers to businesses offering cold storage equipment, machinery, packaging, logistics, and quality inspection.
Aquaculture Producers: A chain of specialized fish and shrimp farms.
Business Partners: International and domestic importers, retail systems, and experts seeking high-quality sources and innovative products.
This connection transcends mere contract signings; it is a platform for businesses to share resources and build a thriving community.
2. The "From Pond to Table" Ecosystem
The "ecosystem" at Vietfish 2026 is defined by the seamless integration of the entire seafood value chain. Beyond showcasing finished products, Vietfish brings together every stage: from seed production and feed to farming, harvesting, processing, preservation, distribution, and export.
Visitors can witness a perfect closed-loop process:
Seeds and Animal Feed: Leading companies introduce new genetic research, improved survival rates, and biological feed to optimize costs.
Farming and Processing Technology: Featuring Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), ultra-fast freezing equipment, and automated deep-processing lines.
Logistics Services: Smart cold storage solutions and multi-modal transport ensure product quality remains intact for international consumers.
This simultaneous presence creates a closed supply chain, allowing businesses to easily find suitable partners within a single space, thereby reducing transaction costs and strengthening chain linkages.
3. Culinary Excellence and New Consumer Trends
A comprehensive ecosystem must include "Product Diversity". Under the message "Asia’s Home of Seafood," Vietnam is transforming into the world's largest supplier of value-added seafood products.
Vietfish is the clearest venue to witness this transformation.
Culinary experience zones demonstrate the diversity of Value-added products.
Buyers and visitors can taste "Ready-to-eat" or "Ready-to-cook" dishes.
Seafood By-products: Vietfish has opened a new mindset regarding the circular economy. Fish skin, bones, and scales are no longer waste but become raw materials for collagen, gelatin, and premium animal feed, maximizing the value of Vietnamese fish and shrimp.
4. Innovation and Green Technology: Levers for the Future
Entering 2026, the seafood industry no longer relies solely on traditional methods. Innovation, Sustainability, and Green Technology are the key pillars of this exhibition.
We see the rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), advanced water treatment, and eco-friendly farming technologies.
At Vietfish 2026, traditional local values blend with modern thinking through "sustainable future," "green technology," "responsible production," and "resource conservation".
These are the vital factors for the seafood industry in 2026.
5. People – The Heart and Pulse of the Ecosystem
Behind the grand booths and impressive export figures, this ecosystem is built not just by machinery, but by the hands and minds of People.
Vietfish 2026 dedicates a prestigious place to honor the "silent heroes".
From the sweat of farmers on sun-drenched ponds to the meticulousness of factory workers, the resilience of fishermen, and the wisdom of experts researching sustainable solutions.
The trust-filled handshakes between Vietnamese entrepreneurs and global partners are the core heartbeat that keeps the seafood ecosystem running smoothly.
6. International Trade Gateway – Multi-dimensional Connectivity
As Asia’s leading prestigious seafood exhibition, Vietfish attracts thousands of international visitors and serves as the global gateway for Vietnamese enterprises.
Through B2B matching, specialized seminars, and trade programs, Vietfish enables direct access to global importers and retailers.
It shortens the gap between producers and markets, opening strategic cooperation opportunities for sustainable development.
This is not just about sales; it is an intersection of business culture and global quality standards.
7. Spreading Sustainable Values and Social Responsibility
Vietfish's comprehensiveness is further reflected in its commitment to sustainability. The ecosystem is driving a shift in industry awareness toward environmental protection and community responsibility.
Vietnamese seafood is not only delicious and high-quality but also produced humanely and responsibly.
This is the most powerful "passport" for Vietnamese products to penetrate the most demanding global markets.
Vietfish 2026 has evolved beyond a commercial event to become a symbol of the Vietnamese seafood industry's transformation. By integrating production, technology, trade, and people, it has created a comprehensive ecosystem where the ambition to reach global heights is realized through every connection and sustainable partnership. This is the pride and driving force for Vietnamese seafood to continue leaving a profound mark on the world map.
Stay up to date with the latest news, event highlights, exhibitor information, and visitor registration for Vietfish 2026 by visiting the official website:
We look forward to welcoming you to Vietfish 2026 – Innovation • Sustainability!
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached $3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth momentum is moderating and market divergece is becoming more pronounced, while the US and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global shrimp forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers place greater emphasis on quality, product specifications, supply consistency and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports continued to grow in August 2026, bringing total export value in the first eight months of the year to US$1.5 billion, up 10% year-on-year. August exports alone reached US$205 million, up 6%. However, market performance has become increasingly divergent, with China and Brazil posting positive growth while the U.S. continued to record a sharp decline.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached US$1.14 billion in August 2026, up 6.4% year on year, bringing the total for the first eight months to more than US$8.0 billion, an increase of 11.9%. Monthly export value remained above US$1 billion, but August growth was only around half the rate recorded cumulatively through the first eight months. This indicates that the eight-month result was supported significantly by stronger performance in earlier months, while market conditions are entering a less predictable period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius is attracting growing interest from Japanese seafood companies as prices of many traditional whitefish species remain high and supply becomes increasingly volatile. Notably, seafood group Kyokuyo has recently continued to feature pangasius among its priority products, highlighting its competitive pricing and stable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As Vietnam’s tilapia industry searches for new growth opportunities, venturing into brackish-water aquaculture could unlock a formidable competitive moat. Bypassing the volume-and-price bloodbath against established global heavyweights, Vietnam could differentiate itself through high-quality tilapia products tailored to specific farming conditions and value-added market segments.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) 2026 is rapidly shaping up to be a formidable stress test for Vietnamese pangasius exports to the United States. While exports to alternative markets maintain a resilient growth trajectory, the U.S market has declined significantly. In the first eight months of the year, pangasius exports to the U.S fell by nearly 14% year-on-year, with August alone recording a decline of more than 50%. The trend shows that difficulties in the U.S. market are not driven solely by weak consumer demand, but also by multiple layers of trade barriers that are intensifying simultaneously, particularly additional import tariffs, anti-dumping duties and growing protectionism for the domestic catfish industry.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Japan are showing positive signals in 2026, indicating that the market is opening up greater opportunities for pangasius products, particularly processed and value-added products. In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Japan reached US$31 million, up 20% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached approximately US$5 million, up 30%.
On July 22, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP detailing certain articles and providing measures for the organization and implementation of the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The Decree takes effect on September 5, 2026, replacing Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese pangasius producer Vinh Hoan has won the top prize at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards for its Cured Panga Croquette, highlighting the growing potential of value-added pangasius products in international markets.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO
Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
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