VASEP Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers

With a coastline of over 130 km, along with the Ly Son marine area and thousands of hectares of ponds, lakes, and lagoons, Quang Ngai has favorable conditions for developing marine, brackish, and freshwater aquaculture. By early 2026, most farmers had completed stocking for the first crop, with total farming area reaching over 1,347 hectares (more than 53% of the annual plan) and output exceeding 409 tons. However, production costs are rising rapidly. Fluctuations in fuel prices have pushed up operating expenses, while aquafeed—accounting for more than half of total shrimp farming costs—has continued to increase since the beginning of 2026. Other inputs such as pond liners, aerators, minerals, and probiotics have also become more expensive, further driving up overall costs. Many farmers report that costs have increased by 5–15% due to feed price hikes alone. Meanwhile, prices of farmed whiteleg shrimp have declined, reducing production efficiency. As a result, ...