According to the Directorate of Fisheries - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in 2020, the brackish water shrimp farming area in the country will reach 738,000 hectares, the total harvested output will be over 900,000 tons, of which black tiger shrimp is over 267,000 tons and white shrimp is over 512,000 tons. In which, in the Mekong Delta, brackish water shrimp farming area is concentrated in coastal provinces with over 680,000 ha, accounting for 92% of brackish water shrimp farming area of whole country. In 2021, Vietnam plans to produce brackish water shrimp on the area of 740,000 ha, mainly in the Mekong Delta… However, in the first months of 2021, the COVID-19 epidemic reappeared, seriously affecting seafood production chain and processing and export factories.
Mr. Ho Quoc Luc, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sao Ta Food Processing Joint Stock Company, said that due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, most of the costs of aquaculture feed and aquatic veterinary medicine increased, therefore the price of raw shrimp also increased. But the selling price of finished shrimp for export has not increased, because importing countries and consumers are still concerned with the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic. For example, in Thailand, India, Cambodia, etc., soon after opening the economy, the epidemic broke out again, making consumers insecure, consumption and import of seafood and shrimp still limited.
According to Mr. Vo Van Phuc, General Director of Vietnam Clean Seafood Joint Stock Company (Vina Cleanfood), compared to the same period last year, the export seafood industry has many advantages, but from the beginning of 2021 until now, there are many difficulties. Especially, shrimp raw materials are not enough, the price increased, while the export price of shrimp was not higher than last year. Factories that plan to store raw materials in the main season have to spend a lot of money on cold storage and bank interest rates. Up to now, the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic has had a strong impact on input prices, plus an increase in export freight rates, increase in labor makes the production cost of the shrimp industry increase.
In the first months of 2021, despite facing many difficulties in production, trading and processing of shrimp for export, shrimp farming areas in the Mekong Delta are entering the new farming season with positive signs. Because, at present, the weather in the Mekong Delta changes seasons, rains early, shrimp farming areas are favorable and develop well. Many shrimp farming models apply new technology very effectively. Businesses investing in shrimp farms and many shrimp farming households forecast that this year's shrimp crop will be better, due to the good and stable farming process.
According to forecasts, the fact that Vietnam has and will join many new-generation trade agreements is an important premise to develop aquaculture production and brackish water shrimp exports in 2021. At the same time, according to the standard cycle. For shrimp consumption, the market usually gets better towards the end of the year. At the beginning of the third quarter of 2021, in the Northern Hemisphere countries in the summer, the people of these countries make a lot of travel, entertainment and entertainment, so consumption increases; Countries affected by the current rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic also reduce shrimp farming areas, so the competitiveness of export output will decrease… That is a good condition for the shrimp industry to export in the coming time. However, shrimp prices cannot increase sharply in the near future, as prices are already high. It is forecasted that when in the peak season of shrimp harvest from June to September, shrimp prices are likely to decrease and at the end of the season will increase again.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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