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.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Vietfish 2026 – Innovation • Sustainability!
(vasep.com.vn) On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) will organize the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and Headroom for Double-Digit Export Growth.”
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Business leader Do Ngoc Tai, General Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, was honored by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the title “Outstanding Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Thanh Giong Cup 2026” at a ceremony celebrating Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13). The event took place on the evening of October 11, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market is becoming increasingly segmented, not only among producing countries but also by product type and destination market. Supply is divided into groups with distinct competitive advantages: large volumes of whole fish and frozen fillets from Asia, high-value fresh fillets from Latin America, and substantial domestic consumption in several major producing countries.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to the UK grew in the first eight months of 2026, despite signs of slowing import demand in the market. However, sharp fluctuations in orders, competition from major suppliers, and new traceability requirements are creating challenges for Vietnamese exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fishing, protect marine ecosystems, expand digital monitoring, and develop science-based management to ensure the sea can support communities and the economy for generations to come.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The EU remains a critical market for Vietnamese shrimp; however, purchasing demand and import patterns are undergoing notable changes. According to Vietnam Customs data, as of September 15, 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached nearly $374 million, down 5% year-over-year and accounting for 10.7% of the country’s total shrimp export value. Meanwhile, the EU’s stotal shrimp imports through July 2026 contracted by 7% in volume, exhibiting divergent trends across Southern Europe, Northwestern Europe and Eastern Europe. These dynamics necessitate that Vietnamese enterprises closely monitor individualized market demand, rather than approaching the EU as a monolithic consumer block.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of surimi and fish cakes remained relatively stable year-over-year compared to 2025. Following a contraction in the initial months, export performance demonstrated improvement from June onward, peaking in August. However, the recovery has been uneven, characterized by divergent trends across major markets: robust growth was recorded in China, Japan, Malaysia, the United States, and Taiwan, whereas export volumes to South Korea, Indonesia, and select European markets contracted.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains one of Dong Thap’s key aquaculture species, with the province focusing on developing an integrated value chain covering seed production, commercial farming, deep processing and by-product utilization. The province is promoting high-tech, circular pangasius farming models featuring reduced water exchange and enhanced biosecurity, aiming to improve production efficiency and strengthen control over raw material quality.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in September 2026 are estimated at US$1.135 billion, up 11.9% year-on-year, bringing total exports in the first nine months of the year to US$9.103 billion, up 11.4%. Behind this double-digit growth, however, increasingly divergent market trends are emerging: China–Hong Kong and ASEAN posted strong growth, while the U.S., EU and Japan all recorded declines in September.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
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