(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.vasep.com.vn) In August 2025, aquaculture and fishing activities across Đak Lak province experienced favorable conditions with production increasing by 3.39% compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Uncontrolled and widespread aquaculture (NTTS) in Cam Ranh Bay has caused numerous challenges. Alongside enforcement violations, the People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa Province recently issued new regulations on cage-culture aquaculture in the bay.

(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) 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.