(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, in the first8 months of 2025, Vietnam's tilapia exports (including red tilapia) reached over $63 million, a 174% increase compared to the same period last year - the highest level in the past five years.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 14th, 2025, representatives from Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) had a meeting with Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang Province to exchange views and coordinate efforts in demonstrating the sustainability of the blue swimming crab fishery, thereby contributing to the removal of barriers under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The global shrimp market is witnessing a strong shift from raw material exports to value-added products.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to a report from Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department, nearly 711,000 hectares of brackish-water shrimp were farmed nationwide in the first eight months of 2025, reaching 99.2% of the annual plan. Of this area, black tiger shrimp accounted for 604,500 hectares (100.18%), while whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) covered 106,500 hectares (93.9%).

(seafood.vasp.com.vn) As part of its 2025 agricultural, forestry, and fisheries development plan, Tay Ninh province has set a target of 174,800 tons in aquaculture and capture fisheries production, of which pangasius alone accounting for 126,000 tons. This highlights pangasius as the species driving the province's aquaculture development strategy.

(seafood.vasep.comvn) In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam's pangasius exports reached $1.4 billion, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reinforcing its role as one of the country’s key seafood sectors. The HS03 product group (fresh/frozen/dried) contributed $1.383 billion, accounting for nearly 98% of the total pangasius export value. Among these, frozen pangasius fillets (HS0304) generated over $1.1 billion, up 11% from the previous year, continuing to be the mainstay product. Notably, processed products (HS16) reached $36 million with an impressive 32% growth compared to the same period in 2024, signaling positive developments in diversifying value-added products.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi sector is experiencing an impressive year of growth. According to the latest statistics, total export value in the first 8 months of 2025 reached nearly $228 million, up 26% compared to the same period in 2024. This strong growth is driven not only by traditional markets but also by breakthroughs in potential markets such as the EU and China.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, shrimp exports to the EU reached USD 376 million in the first 8 months of 2025, up 17% year-on-year and accounting for 12.6% of Vietnam’s total shrimp exports. This growth highlights the EU as a crucial market for Vietnamese shrimp amid intensifying global competition.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Vietnam, while the crab sector (including red and blue swimming crab) is relatively small compared to other seafood sectors, its export value makes it a major revenue earner among wild-caught seafood products, bringing in an average of over $US81 million annually, a figure that continues to grow.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following the merger, Can Tho City is likely to become Vietnam’s top locality in both seafood and shrimp exports for the first time this year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tilapia exports (including red tilapia) reached over USD 63 million in the first 8 months of 2025, up 174% from the same period last year. This figure exceeded Vietnam’s tilapia export value over the past five years, since 2020. The US remained the largest importer, accounting for 62% of Vietnam’s tilapia exports.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FMC) announced its August 2025 operational report, revealing an estimated total sales revenue of $40.16 million, a 32% increase compared to August 2024.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the conference on August 17 reviewing the progress of expanding the high-density, low-water-exchange and biosecure whiteleg shrimp farming model, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, Le Van Su, emphasized the goal of Ca Mau achieving 1,000 hectares of clean shrimp farming.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dong Thap is accelerating the restructuring of its pangasius sector to enhance value and ensure sustainable growth. In the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius output reached over 871,900 MT, up 4.5% year-on-year, while export value hit USD 1.023 billion, up 11%. Dong Thap continues to play a key role, contributing about 35% of both output and export turnover.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing challenges in Vietnam’s shrimp sector due to disease outbreaks, high costs, and fierce international competition, several exporters in the Mekong Delta have boldly developed saltwater tilapia farming as a strategic move. Tilapia is not only easy to raise and low-risk but also helps improve pond environments and enhance shrimp farming efficiency.