According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total fishery production in May was estimated at 782.8 thousand tons, up 4.2% over the same period in 2020. Accumulated in the first 5 months, the total output seafood was estimated at 3.3 million tons, up 2.6% over the same period last year. In which, aquaculture production in May was estimated at 417 thousand tons, up 6.7% over the same period last year, bringing the accumulated output to approximately 1.7 million tons, up 3.7% over the same period last year. The fishing output in May was estimated at 365.8 thousand tons, up 1.5% over the same period last year, bringing the cumulative output of 5 months to over 1.6 million tons, increased by 1.4% over the same period in 2020.
Tuna catch decreased by 9% over the same period in 2020
In the first 5 months of 2021, although the weather at sea is relatively favorable, however, the catches of ocean tuna in different locations decreased slightly. The output of bigeye and yellowfin tuna of 30kg/head or more was estimated at 8,522 tons, down 9% over the same period in 2020. Of which, tuna catch in Phu Yen reached 1,819 tons, down 4%; in Binh Dinh was estimated at 5,493.9 tons, down 5.8%; in Khanh Hoa was estimated at 1,209 tons, up 15.1% over the same period in 2020.
Output of brackish water shrimp increased significantly
The output of brackish water shrimp in May was estimated at 81 thousand tons, up 0.2% over the same period last year, bringing the accumulated output in first 5 months of 2021 to 253.6 thousand tons, up 6% over the same period in 2020. Of which, the output of black tiger shrimp in 5 months is estimated at 85.8 thousand tons, up 1.6%; whiteleg shrimp production was estimated at 167.8 thousand tons, up 8.4% over the same period in 2020.
The production of whiteleg shrimp has escalated due to the shift to intensive farming and good disease control, meeting the needs of export and domestic consumption. In addition, this is the time of high harvest to supply raw materials for processing factories filling market orders .
For pangasius, the output in May was estimated at 117.3 thousand tons, up 1.2% over the same period last year, bringing the accumulated accumulation in the first 5 months to 523.9 thousand tons, up 2.8% compared to the same period last year. Some provinces have large pangasius farming areas in the first 5 months of the year with the output increased quite well, such as: Dong Thap reached 120.6 thousand tons; An Giang reached 196.9 thousand tons. Because the demand for importing pangasius products in some major markets such as China and markets in South America tends to increase slightly in the first months of the year, the price of raw pangasius is increasing compared to the same period last year. For the domestic market, the price of raw pangasius in the Mekong Delta provinces increased slightly by 200 VND/kg to 21,500 - 21,700 VND/kg for the fish of size 800g - 1.1kg/pc.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – On March 19, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
(vasep.com.vn) Australia is emerging as one of the most stable and promising growth markets for Vietnamese shrimp. Amid global trade disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly conflicts in the Middle East—strengthening and expanding into stable markets like Australia has become increasingly important for Vietnam’s shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports reached over USD 111 million, up 23% compared to the same period in 2025. This result indicates a positive start for the sector, reflecting early signs of demand recovery in multiple markets from the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s fisheries sector maintained positive growth momentum, with shrimp output exceeding 132 thousand tons. This result contributed to a strong increase in seafood export turnover, despite ongoing volatility in the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in February 2026, with many markets recording sharp increases compared to the same period last year. In February alone, export value reached USD 8.4 million, up 148% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, total tilapia export turnover hit USD 23 million, soaring 242% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In global seafood trade, sensory evaluation is increasingly becoming one of the key “technical barriers” in many importing markets-especially the United States. Issues such as filth, and signs of decomposition/spoilage are often detected through sensory evaluation methods and remain common reasons for seafood import alerts, detentions, or shipment rejections.
Shrimp has been the most important export product of Vietnam’s seafood industry for many years, typically accounting for 35–45% of the country’s total seafood export value. With a well-developed farming, processing, and export system, Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, the global food market is facing increasing volatility in logistics costs, energy prices, and supply chains. In the seafood sector, alongside ocean-caught products such as tuna, the surimi-based product group—including fish cakes, crab sticks, fish balls, and other imitation seafood products—has also been affected to some extent by these developments.
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