(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains one of Dong Thap’s key aquaculture species, with the province focusing on developing an integrated value chain covering seed production, commercial farming, deep processing and by-product utilization. The province is promoting high-tech, circular pangasius farming models featuring reduced water exchange and enhanced biosecurity, aiming to improve production efficiency and strengthen control over raw material quality.
In seed production, Dong Thap is implementing linkage projects to improve the quality of pangasius fingerlings and gradually meet the demand for raw materials in farming areas. The application of technology in farming is considered an important direction to reduce production costs, optimize water resources and improve production stability.
Alongside the development of farming areas, the province is encouraging the processing industry to shift from primary processing, mainly frozen pangasius fillets, toward deeper processing and product diversification. Higher-value products, ready-to-eat foods and processed products tailored to market demand are being encouraged to increase the value of pangasius raw materials.
Another important focus is maximizing the value of processing by-products. Dong Thap is encouraging businesses to invest in biotechnology to utilize pangasius skin, bones and other by-products for the production of collagen, gelatin and animal feed. This approach not only creates additional revenue streams but also helps reduce waste from processing activities.
In the first nine months of 2026, Dong Thap’s pangasius production increased 9.21% year-on-year. Higher pangasius prices compared with the same period last year are also encouraging farmers to maintain and expand production, while strengthening linkages between farming areas and processing facilities.