aquaculture
The Aquaculture category covers the production, trade, and market trends shaping the seafood and fisheries industry. It explores fish and shrimp farming, sustainability efforts, supply chain dynamics, and government regulations, providing insights into exports, imports, pricing, and investment opportunities. This section also examines technological advancements, environmental challenges, and industry policies that impact aquaculture’s role in global food production. Whether tracking export markets, feed supply, or regulatory shifts, this category serves as a resource for businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving aquaculture sector.
Vietnam’s fishery product imports increase by 4.70 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$270.19 million in March, a 4.70 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports totalled US$760.30 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s aquatic production rises 2.8% in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s total aquatic output reached 1.993 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, up 2.8 percent year-on-year, driven by strong growth in aquaculture, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s aquaculture output rises 5.1 percent in Q1 2025 amid strong pangasius and shrimp harvests
Vietnam’s total aquatic product output reached an estimated 1.99 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, up 2.8 percent year-on-year, driven by higher yields in both aquaculture and exploitation. Aquaculture output alone rose 5.1 percent, reflecting favourable prices and export recovery for pangasius and efficient shrimp farming practices, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s seafood exports at risk as US tightens marine mammal rules
Vietnam’s seafood industry is under mounting pressure as the United States enforces stricter regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which could lead to an import ban on key fishing products by 2026 if Vietnam does not meet US standards, Zing News is reporting.
Vietnam’s aquatic products processing jumps in November
Year-on-year, the sector saw substantial growth of 15.53 percent in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, the IPI for this sector increased by 9.72 percent compared to the same period last year, highlighting its strong performance in driving industrial growth.
Vietnam’s fishery exports grow in October and maintain steady year-to-date performance
Year-to-date figures also show consistent growth. From January to October, Vietnam’s fishery exports totalled US$8.25 billion, representing a 10.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023…
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