Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.86 percent in November

Vietnam produced 695.71 thousand tons of processed seafood in November, up 3.86 percent from 669.84 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Over the first ten months of the year, output reached 6667.29 thousand tons.

Listed processed seafood companies

Ben Tre Aquaproduct Import and Export JSC

Ben Tre Aquaproduct Import and Export JSC (ABT) processes and exports frozen seafood products such as clams, shrimp, and pangasius, primarily to European and Asian markets.

ABT closed at VND 68,000 on Friday down 0.7 percent with 33,000 shares traded, worth VND 225 million.

Foreign ownership in ABT is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 2.0 percent.

Sao Mai Group Corporation

Sao Mai Group Corporation (ASM) operates in seafood processing, real estate, and renewable energy, notably solar power projects in southern Vietnam.

ASM closed at VND 6,580 on Friday down 0.03 percent with 4,128,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,722 million.

Foreign ownership in ASM is currently capped at 53.9 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 13.8 percent.

Camimex Group JSC

Camimex Group JSC (CMX) processes and exports shrimp and other seafood products, primarily to the US, Japan, and EU markets.

CMX closed at VND 6,310 on Friday down 0.04 percent with 832,000 shares traded, worth VND 532 million.

Foreign ownership in CMX is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.

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Vietnam seafood industry news

New bonded cold storage warehouse Tay Ninh

A 110,000 pallet bonded cold storage facility operated by New Era Cold Storage Joint Stock Company was inaugurated in Tay Ninh province on 12 December.

The project aims to support Vietnam’s agriculture and seafood exports, which target US$65–70 billion in 2025, including more than US$10 billion from seafood.

New US seafood certification requirements

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has notified Vietnam that strict Certificates of Origin for Aquatic products will apply from 1 January 2026.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) says imported raw materials worth US$300-320 million a year to the United States may be blocked.

VASEP has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to work with NOAA and exporting countries to secure Certificates of Origin for imported inputs.

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Vietnam’s seafood industry

Vietnam’s seafood industry is a major pillar of the country’s agri-food exports, supplying global markets with frozen, canned, and value-added products.

The sector benefits from abundant raw materials, extensive processing capacity, and deep integration into international supply chains.

Processed seafood exports are driven by strong demand from the United States, Europe, and Northeast Asia, particularly for shrimp, pangasius, and tuna products.

The industry supports millions of livelihoods while facing growing pressure to meet stricter standards on sustainability, traceability, and food safety.

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