According to the General Statistics Office, the country's seafood production in July 2019 is estimated at 740,500 MT, up 4.6% over the same period in 2018, including fish production reached 539,700 MT, up 5.4%; shrimp out put hit 97,800 MT, up 1.5%; other aquatic products touched 103,000 MT, up 3.5%.
Aquaculture production in July is estimated at 400,000 MT, up 4.7% over the same period in 2018, of which fish production reached 267,100 MT, up 6%; shrimp output touched 87,600 MT, up 0.9%. Pangasius production in July is estimated at 127,700 MT, up 6.3% compared to the same period in 2018, of which Dong Thap reached 44,500 MT, up 5.3%; An Giang achieved 38,700 MT, up 10.1%.
The production of black tiger shrimp in July is estimated at 34,100 MT, up 2.5% over the same period last in 2018, of which Bac Lieu reached 14,000 MT, up 9.2%; Tra Vinh touched 2,200 MT, up 15.8%.
Capture production in July 2019 is estimated at 340,500 MT, up 4.5% over the same period in 2018, of which fish volume reached 272,600 MT, up 4.9%; shrimp production hit 10,200 MT, up 6.3%. Marine capture in July is estimated at 324,300 MT, up 4.7% over the same period in 2018, of which fish reached 261,900 tons, up 4.9%; shrimp achieved 9,100 MT, up 5.8%.
Generally, in the first 7 months of 2019, seafood production is estimated at 4,521,000 MT, up 5.6% over the same period in 2018, of which aquaculture production reached 2,321,200 MT, up 6.3%; capture production hit 2,199,800 MT, an increase of 4.9% (marine production reached 2,099,600 MT, an increase of 5.1%).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cake and surimi reached USD 63 million, down 5% compared to the same period last year. Although total export value declined slightly due to decreases in some key markets, many other destinations continued to post strong growth, opening up room for this convenience-oriented processed segment in the coming quarters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Favorable weather conditions in the early months of 2026 have brought encouraging signs for fisheries activities in Quang Tri. Output has grown steadily, contributing to improved livelihoods for local residents.
Entering 2026, Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing a period of both high expectations and mounting pressures. Following the positive recovery in 2025, production and export activities in Q1/2026 demonstrated the strong adaptability of Vietnam’s seafood business community amid continued global trade volatility, intensifying international competition, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements in import markets.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 1.069 billion, up 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025. This is a positive result amid an uneven global shrimp market recovery, intensifying competition among major suppliers, and continued volatility in the international trade environment. However, this growth does not reflect a broad-based recovery across the entire sector, but rather is driven mainly by strong performance in a few markets and specific product segments—most notably lobster exports to China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports continued to decline in March 2026. Cumulatively, in the first three months of the year, export value reached USD 208 million, down 4% compared to the same period in 2025. The export landscape shows clear divergence across markets: while the U.S. and EU remain challenging, markets such as Russia, the Middle East, Egypt, the Philippines, and Mexico have emerged as growth bright spots.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Quang Ngai Province, shrimp farming costs are rising sharply due to लगातार increases in feed, fuel, and input material prices, while farm-gate shrimp prices are declining. This has significantly reduced farmers’ profit margins and increased production risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports are experiencing impressive growth, reflecting expanding global demand as well as the sector’s development potential. However, behind the strong growth figures lie limitations in production capacity and supply chains, highlighting the need for sustainable development in the coming period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East in 2025 and early 2026 have shown notable growth. However, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region have increasingly impacted export activities since March. This situation presents a challenge of balancing market expansion opportunities with rising trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.
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