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Shrimp and pangasius led growth in the first seven months of 2026, but logistics costs, US tariff uncertainty, and competitive pressure in shrimp markets cloud the second-half outlook.
Whiteleg shrimp at 100 pieces/kg has fallen to around VND 80,000/kg at the farmgate, with production costs at the same level leaving farmers with little or no margin.
China accounts for 98.5% of Vietnam's lobster export value, with VASEP calling for a dedicated national strategy to develop lobster as a strategic seafood commodity rather than a short-term growth product.
The Philippines and Türkiye are moving to accredit 30 Philippine halal production facilities, a step that would expand exports of poultry and other food products to the Turkish market and strengthen bilateral trade in the fast-growing global halal industry.
The simplified absorption-type company split will consolidate TAFCO's bluefin tuna farming operations and frozen food business within Umios, while TAFCO refocuses exclusively on fisheries and sustainable fleet development.
