GENERAL INFORMATION

Vietnam, with a coastline of over 3,260 kilometers (km) and more than 3,000 islands and islets scattered offshore, plus up to 2,860 rivers and estuaries, has been geographically endowed with ideal conditions for the thriving fishery sector which currently exists.

Great potential of fishery sector in Vietnam is embedded in water bodies of 1.700.000 ha in which 811.700 ha freshwater, 635.400 ha brackish waters and 125.700 ha coves and 300.000 - 400.000 ha wetland areas might be employed for aquaculture development.

The Mekong River Delta in the south and the Red River Delta in the north have been used for wild catch fishing as well as extensive fish farming.

Shrimp and pangasius mostly farmed in the Mekong River Delta, in which, shrimp farmes located in coastal provinces such as Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Ca Mau, Kien Giang, Ben Tre..

Pangasius farming is developing in many provinces in Mekong River Delta such as Can Tho, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, An Giang, Dong Thap, Soc Trang, Hau Giang, Tra Vinh....

Production in the fishery sector grew at an average rate of 7.05% from 1991 to 2000, and 10% from 2001 to now. Vietnamese fisheries production increased steadily YoY. Aquaculture output tent to sharply rise while capture ouput tend to slow down. In 2023, aquaculture occupied 59%, fishing output occupied 41%. From 2018-2023, ratio of fishing output has decreased from 46% to 41% of total fishery production in Vietnam. In 2023, total aquaculture area was 5.408 million tons, up 3.5%; total fishing output was 3.861 million tons, equal to 2022.

Quang Ninh builds high-quality shrimp breeding complex

The northern province of Quang Ninh has began building a high-quality shrimp breeding and aquatic processing complex in Dam Ha district.

The project, worth 500 billion VND (22.03 million USD), was funded by the Vietnam-Australia Corp, a strategic partner of Quang Ninh.

The complex covers some 187 hectares in Tan Lap and Dam Ha communes and includes a shrimp breeding area, a food manufacturing plant, a hi-tech intensive shrimp farming greenhouse, and a shrimp processing plant for export. 

It is expected to produce about 5,800-17,400 tonnes of commercial shrimp per year.

The project is divided into two phases, focusing on building technical infrastructure, commercial shrimp breeding areas and waste treatment plants, among others.

The Vietnam-Australia Corp aims to use advanced technologies to increase added value and ensure sustainable development for the seafood industry.

The project is part of a research cooperation deal between the group and Quang Ninh authorities.

It aims to turn Quang Ninh into a shrimp development centre of the north.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long said the project also aims to provide safe and hygienic shrimp varieties for local farmers, as well as northern localities and Chinese border provinces.

Source: VNA


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