Vietnam’s surimi exports make a remarkable turnaround in the last quarter of 2024

(vasep.com.vn) According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam's total fishery output in the first quarter of 2025 is estimated at 1,993.4 thousand tons, an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period last year. Of this, fish accounted for 1,480.3 thousand tons (up 2.9%), shrimp reached 202.4 thousand tons (up 4.6%), and other fishery products totaled 310.7 thousand tons (up 1.5%).

Vietnam’s pangasius industry is poised for a promising outlook in 2025, driven by rising export demand. According to a Rabobank report, pangasius is among the fastest-growing seafood species, with global production projected to increase by 7% year-over-year, reaffirming Vietnam's position as the world's largest producer.

Sao Ta Foods (stock code: FMC) has set a target to sell 22,000 metric tons of shrimp this year and has outlined a proactive strategy to address risks related to anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations in the U.S. market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s exports of shelled mollusks recorded impressive growth in the first two months of 2025, reaching USD 41 million—an increase of 132% compared to the same period in 2024 (USD 18 million).

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first two months of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports recorded positive signs with strong growth in a number of important markets, of which lobster exports to China increased sharply.

In recent years, the agricultural and environmental sectors and localities in the province have created favorable conditions to develop and effectively maintain seafood chains, increasing income for people in rural areas.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s pangasius exports regained growth momentum in February 2025. Export value reached USD 150 million, marking a 66% increase compared to February 2024. Cumulative pangasius export revenue for the first two months of the year totaled USD 284 million, up 11% year-on-year.

Minh Phu Seafood Corp, one of the leading enterprises in shrimp processing and export, is actively promoting cooperation with shrimp farmers to develop the shrimp industry in Ca Mau.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the price of Pangasius in the Mekong Delta has increased significantly, making fishermen very excited. However, looking at the overall picture of this industry, the rise in Pangasius prices is not just an opportunity, but also comes with many challenges.