Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) forecasts that seafood export growth in the second half of 2024 will be higher than the same period last year by about 15%. Consequently, aquaculture and fisheries are striving to increase production to meet both domestic consumption and export demands.
According to the General Statistics Office, total fisheries production in July 2024 was estimated at 841,100 tons, a 2.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Of which, fish production was estimated at 588,000 tons, up 2.0%; shrimp at 139,200 tons, up 3.2%; and other aquatic species at 113,900 tons, up 1.9%.
Aquaculture production in July 2024 was estimated at 490,700 tons, a 3.4% increase year-on-year. Of which, fish reached 307,900 tons, up 3.2%; and shrimp reached 127,700 tons, up 3.5%. Shrimp harvest in July 2024 increased compared to the same period last year due to the harvesting season. Whiteleg shrimp production was estimated at 93,100 tons, up 4.1% year-on-year; and black tiger shrimp production was estimated at 29,100 tons, up 2.4%.
Pangasius harvest in July 2024 was estimated at 139,000 tons, a 4.5% increase year-on-year, due to the stable high price of raw pangasius and the recovery of pangasius exports, leading farmers and enterprises to adjust their production to meet export demand.
In July 2024, captured fishery production was estimated at 350,400 tons, a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Of which, captured fish reached 280,100 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp reached 11,500 tons, similar to the same period last year; and other seafood reached 58,800 tons, up 0.2%. Marine capture production was estimated at 336,200 tons, up 0.7% year-on-year.
In the first seven months of 2024, fisheries production was estimated at 5,225.8 thousand tons, a 2.6% increase year-on-year. This includes: fish at 3,760.2 thousand tons, up 2.5%; shrimp at 699.0 thousand tons, up 3.9%; and other seafood at 766.6 thousand tons, up 2.1% compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Nguyen Hoai Nam said that in the past 5-6 years, Vietnam's seafood export value has only hovered around 8-10 billion USD/year. To reach the value of 16 billion USD by 2030, Mr. Nam proposed establishing corporations/enterprises to exploit the sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Seafood (stock code VHC) announced that its export turnover to three key markets— the U.S., EU, and China—grew between 32% and 40% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports for the first 11 months of 2024 brought in nearly 3.6 billion USD, up 22% compared to the same period last year. Exports to major consumption markets all recorded double-digit growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2023, total pangasius imports into the European Union saw a significant decline compared to the previous year. Approximately 70,000 tons were imported, 3,000 tons less than in 2022, according to a report from FAO-Globefish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 11, Vinh Hoan Joint Stock Company (Vinh Hoan Corp) was once again honored in the "Top 50 Most Effective Businesses in Vietnam" ranking, compiled annually by the Investment Bridge Magazine. This marks the 11th consecutive year Vinh Hoan has been recognized in this prestigious list.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The purchase price of raw pangasius in the first 11 months of 2024 remained at 26,000-27,000 VND/kg. However, farmers faced challenges in earning profits due to rising costs of fish feed, fuel, and labor during the year.
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