(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) Fisheries activities in the city during the first eight months of 2025 remained stable, with both capture and aquaculture output increasing compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Facing challenges such as environmental pollution, disease outbreaks, rising costs, and pressure from export markets, the adoption of sustainable farming models has become a decisive factor for Vietnam’s seafood industry to maintain its position, enhance value, and ensure long-term growth.

(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) The Board of Directors of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation (MPC) has approved the establishment of a subsidiary in Australia, named MP Seafood Australia Pty Ltd.

(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.