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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.

Key data points:

  • Farming production rose 5.1% to 1.114 million tons
    – Fish: 806.7 thousand tons (+5.4%)
    – Shrimp: 170.0 thousand tons (+5.5%)
    – Other seafood: 136.9 thousand tons (+2.5%)
  • Exploit (wild catch) remained stable at 879.8 thousand tons (+0.1%)
    – Fish output unchanged at 673.6 thousand tons
    – Shrimp and other seafood up slightly

See also: Aquaculture in Vietnam

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