Shrimp output in the first eight months of 2025 increases by over 6%

The total harvested shrimp output was estimated at 801,200 tons, up 6.2% year-on-year. Specifically, black tiger shrimp reached 184,100 tons (up 3.5%), and whiteleg shrimp reached 617,100 tons (up 7%).

Although the growth rate was modest, this result reflects the strong efforts of the entire sector amid numerous challenges. Aquatic diseases remain a major risk and have shown complicated developments in recent months. White spot disease, acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), EHP, and white feces syndrome continue to appear sporadically in many farming areas.

Experts noted that disease outbreaks remain a constant threat, particularly as weather patterns and pond environments become increasingly unstable due to climate change. In addition, many farms continue to struggle with controlling the quality of shrimp seed, feed, and probiotics.

Enterprises reported that this year’s farming season has been particularly difficult due to the rise in intestinal diseases and EHP infections, which have slowed shrimp growth, prolonged farming cycles, and increased production costs.

Beyond disease risks, the shrimp industry also faces export market pressures, especially from tariff challenges in the U.S., forcing the sector to make greater efforts in the remaining months of the year to achieve its targets.

To maintain output and stabilize production, Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department has advised localities to strengthen disease monitoring, manage seed, feed, and pond environments, and promote the adoption of advanced farming technologies, digital transformation, and sustainable, green, circular shrimp farming models.

Currently, the Mekong Delta region is entering the rainy and stormy season. Local Sub-Departments of Fisheries have been instructed to proactively monitor the environment, issue disease warnings, and guide farmers on timely response measures.

Source:  https://seafood.vasep.com.vn/