Production volume of seafood in Vietnam 2014-2023

In 2023, the production volume of seafood in Vietnam totaled approximately 9.31 million metric tons, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase from the previous year. In particular, the product farming volume increased by 4.2 percent compared to the previous year, whereas the catching volume declined by 0.5 percent.

Aquaculture in Vietnam

For the past few years, the total area used for aquaculture in Vietnam remained around 1.1 million hectares. Among Vietnam’s main aquaculture products, fish cultivation accounted for the largest marine and inland farming area across the country in 2023. Meanwhile, the gross output of product per hectare of aquaculture water surface has more than doubled within the last decade. In recent years, the country has been striving to develop a more responsible and sustainable aquaculture system.

Seafood industry leader

In 2023, aquatic products were one of the major export commodities by value in Vietnam. Shrimp, including frozen and processed shrimp, accounted for the highest export value among the country’s key seafood products that year. The country was also one of the leading exporters of frozen fish worldwide.