According to Mr. Truong Dinh Hoe - General Secretary of VASEP, seafood export price may continue to increase in the second half of the year. The market demand is still strong, especially after businesses got back to trade promotion activities and events such as the Seafood Expo North America in March and the Seafood Expo Global in April. Therefore, seafood exports may reach 9.5-10 billion USD this year, increases by 6-12% over the previous year.
In the positive scenery, many seafood businesses have annouced their April business results with strong growth as well as the forecasting growth for the second quarter.
As from Mr. Pham Hoang Viet – General Manager of Sao Ta Food Joint Stock company (FIMEX VN) – the member unit of PAN Group shared that the business situation in the second quarter are still on track with many positive. The profit of the company for the second quarter may exceed at least 20% comparing to the last year same period.
This year, FIMEX VN shrimp sector had set a target of increasing consolidated revenue by 11% to reach 5.290 billion VND, with the profit before tax of at least 320 billion VND, increasing 10.7%. Particularly in the first quarter, FIMEX VN recorded 1,328 billion VND in net revenue- an increase of 37%; the profit after tax of parent company shareholders is 41 billion VND, increasing by 36.6% compared to the first quarter of 2021. The company explained the increase in profit thanks to higher sales, raw material stockpiling and signing contracts that anticipate fluctuations in freight rates.
This year, 2 new factories come into operation (Sao Ta seafood factory/ Tam An shrimp processing line) with a capacity of about 25%/50% of the designed capacity will provide an additional 3,805 tons of shrimp production for the company. At the same time, the company plans to continue to expand by 52 hectares of farming areas this year and 48 hectares of farming areas in 2023. The expansion of 52 hectares this year will help the company to have about 1,700-2,000 tons of raw shrimp from home pond.
The expansion of the farming area will ensure the source of input materials for two new factories and focus on producing value-added shrimp products. Sao Ta's target market is still the US, EU and Japan.
Vinh Hoan Corp announced its April revenue (including Sa Giang Trading Ltd) reached VND 1,651 billion, a leap of 98% increase compared to 2021’s same period and 20% compared to last month. The driving force came from the US market, with the export value reached 983 billion VND - increased 240% over the same period in 2021 and 51% over the previous month. The revenue in April of this year was equivalent to nearly 70% of the revenue of the second quarter of 2021. Accumulating 4 months of 2022, the pangasius company recorded a total revenue of VND 4,924 billion, increased by 88% compared to the same period in 2021.
Similarly, Nam Viet Corp announced the April revenue of 433 billion VND, profit after tax of 116 billion VND; respectively increased by 6% and 68% compared to the monthly average in the first quarter. Gross profit margin of Nam Viet reached 37.9%, improved from 29.4% in the first quarter. April's profit was nearly five times higher than the low level of 23.7 billion VND recorded in the second quarter of 2021. Accumulated 4 months, the revenue is 1,644 billion VND, profit after tax is 323 billion VND. Gross profit margin reached 32%. With this result, the enterprise has completed 45% of the annual profit plan.
Compiled by My Hanh
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Aquaculture, capture fisheries, and seed production activities in Lam Dong in the early months of 2026 continued to show positive signs, with both output and farming area slightly increasing compared to the same period, contributing to maintaining overall industry stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, tuna exports in the first month of 2026 reached over USD 75 million, up 13% compared to the same period in 2025. Notably, exports increased in most key markets such as Japan, the EU, and Russia, while exports to the United States fell by 6%—a contrasting development amid ongoing adjustments in U.S. import tariff policies and new compliance requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which took effect at the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
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