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.
Key figures (Q1 2025):
- Total aquatic output: 1.99 million tons (+2.8 percent year-on-year)
- Pangasius: 155.8 thousand tons in March (+4.5 percent)
- Whiteleg shrimp: 42.8 thousand tons in March (+6.8 percent)
- Black tiger shrimp: 18.5 thousand tons in March (+3.7 percent)
- Fish: 673.6 thousand tons (flat)
- Shrimp: 32.4 thousand tons (+0.1 percent)
- Other aquatic products: 173.8 thousand tons (+0.8 percent)
- Top-performing provinces: Khanh Hoa (+13.4 percent), Phu Yen (+12.4 percent), Bac Lieu (+12.2 percent), Ninh Thuan (+11.9 percent)
See also: Aquaculture in Vietnam