(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In April 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports totaled just over USD 86 million, down nearly 1% compared to the same period in 2024. Among all tuna products, canned tuna exports saw the steepest decline, reaching the lowest level in nearly two years.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s exports of crabs and other crustaceans have shown steady growth since the beginning of this year. However, the pace of growth has recently started to slow down. According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, export turnover of this product group reached over USD 113 million in the first four months of 2025, up 51% compared to the same period in 2024—nearly three times higher than the same period in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Sóc Trăng Department of Fisheries, as of May 23, localities in the province have stocked more than 16,000 hectares of shrimp farms, with shrimp farming area loss accounting for 1.8% of the stocked area; the estimated harvest production is 35,500 tons.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta) has long been known for industries relying on brackish water resources such as shrimp, crab, salt, and other seafood, which generate considerable income for the locality. The region’s seafood export turnover currently accounts for about 60% of the country’s total seafood export value, with brackish water shrimp and pangasius (freshwater fish) standing out as two key products that bring high economic value and efficiency.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to Portugal in 2024 surged remarkably, achieving a 353% growth compared to 2023. This upward trend continued into the first months of 2025, with a 313% increase, reaching over $1.6 million in value.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Since 2023, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Egypt have seen continuous growth. According to Vietnam Customs, in the first four months of 2025, tuna exports to Egypt reached nearly USD 4 million, up 72% year-on-year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With export turnover reaching USD 389 million (a 103% increase) in the first four months of 2025, China and Hong Kong have become the largest shrimp markets for Vietnam, accounting for nearly 30% of Vietnam’s total shrimp exports. This triple-digit growth is mainly driven by strong sales of Vietnamese lobster to China.

In the early morning of June 7, 2025 (Vietnam time), the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the preliminary results of the 19th administrative review (POR19) of the anti-dumping duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp imported from Vietnam, covering the period from February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As climate change continues to intensify, Vietnam’s aquaculture industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Among the most affected is the Mekong Delta, where rising temperatures, saline intrusion, and lower water levels are disrupting the delicate ecological balance. In response, many farmers and enterprises are adopting climate-resilient pangasius farming models—marking a promising and sustainable direction for the industry.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The integrated farming model of whiteleg shrimp and tilapia is gaining ground in Tra Vinh province, offering high profitability and greater sustainability for local aquaculture producers.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export sector is showing resilience in April 2025, with signs of growth despite looming trade tensions with the United States. However, challenges remain on the horizon, particularly in light of the steep retaliatory tariffs announced by the Trump administration.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid current global developments, Russia is emerging as a promising market for Vietnamese tuna exporters, with increasing export volumes and favorable trade conditions.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Binh Thuan Statistics Office, shrimp hatcheries across the province produced approximately 9.58 billion shrimp postlarvae in the first five months of 2025, an increase of 4.24% compared to the same period last year.

Tilapia is increasingly viewed as a promising aquaculture species in Tra Vinh province, particularly in the face of black tiger shrimp seed shortages and rising environmental risks in aquaculture. Under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Value Chain Development Project, several households have adopted integrated farming models combining tilapia and whiteleg shrimp, achieving both economic efficiency and improved pond environmental conditions.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In response to climate change and increasing market demands for sustainable aquaculture, the province of Cà Mau is scaling up its improved extensive shrimp farming model, which has proven both economically and environmentally effective.