The country's seafood output increased by nearly 60% from 4.6 million MT in 2008 to 7.3 million MT in 2017, the average annual growth was 5%. Of that, aquaculture production accounted for 53%, capture output made up 47%.
Aquaculture output increased by 57% from 2.4 million MT to 3.8 million MT, the average annual growth was 5%. Aquaculture activities were mainly in the Mekong Delta (accounting for 95% of total pangasius production and 80% of total shrimp production)
Compared with 10 years ago, the seafood export turnover doubled from US$4.5 billion in 2008 to US$9 billion in 2018 with the average annual growth rate of 7%.
Of that, aquaculture (including 2 main species of shrimp and pangasius) took up 65-70% of seafood export value.
Shrimp exports accounted for the largest share with the highest and most stable growth. After 10 years, shrimp export turnover increased by nearly 2.5 times from US$1.6 billion to nearly US$3.9 billion with the average annual growth of 9%. Shrimp exports tended to account for a larger proportion of total seafood exports: from 36% to 50%.
Pangasius export value increased by 50% from US$1.4 billion in 2008 to about US$2.2 billion in 2018 with the average annual growth of 4%. However, the proportion decreased from 32% to 21%.
Exports of marine products picked up 30- 35% of total seafood exports with the unstable growth. The export turnover doubled from US$1.4 billion in 2008 to nearly US$3 billion in 2018 with the average annual growth of 7.5%.
Seafood is the fifth largest export item behind telephone, textiles, electronics, and footwear. Seafood accounted for 4-5% of the total export value of the country.
The fisheries brings over 4 million jobs to people. In particular, the processing and seafood export sector brings jobs to about 300,000 workers.
Resolution No. 24/2008/NQ-CP on 28th October 2008, promulgating the Government's Action Program to implement the Resolution of the 7th plenum of the 10th Party Central Committee on agriculture, farmers and rural areas, including the Aquaculture Development Scheme until 2020, approved by Decision 332/QD-TTg dated on 3rd March 2011. Accordingly, by 2020, aquaculture output expected to reach 4.5 million MT on an area of 1.2 million hectares; the export turnover expected to hit US$5.0-5.5 billion, creating jobs for about 3.5 million people.
Thus, by 2018, Vietnam’s seafood exports have exceeded 51% of target. Based on the current situation and supply - demand in the country and world markets, Vietnam's seafood exports by 2020 forecasted to touch about US$11.5 billion, doubling the target in Decision No. 332/QD-TTg on 3rd March 2011.
(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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