For the first time ever, VietShrimp Asia 2026 – Vietshrimp Aquaculture International Fair and Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 – Vietnam’s International Aquaculture Industry Event will be co-located, creating a comprehensive platform that spans the entire fisheries value chain, from broodstock, feed, and farming technologies to processing and export. This is a must-attend event for enterprises looking to showcase their most advanced products, technologies, and solutions.
VietShrimp Asia: A 10-Year Legacy, A Bold New Chapter with Aquaculture Vietnam
Over the past decade since its debut in 2016, Vietshrimp Aquaculture International Fair has established itself as a trusted platform and a vital bridge for innovation, attracting thousands of enterprises, experts, and policymakers across Vietnam’s fisheries value chain.
With its strong legacy and deep understanding of local business needs, VietShrimp has cemented its position as the leading shrimp and fisheries industry event in Vietnam. Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 and VietShrimp Asia 2026 extend a warm welcome to esteemed partners, customers, visitors, and members of the media.
Vietnam’s Aquaculture Sector Strives Toward Sustainable Development
With more than 3,200km of coastline and favourable natural conditions, Vietnam holds tremendous potential for the development of its fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Abundant marine resources, together with diverse freshwater and brackish water environments, provide a strong foundation for aquaculture. Over the past years, aquaculture has risen to become one of the pillars of the national economy, not only contributing to food security but also driving export growth.
According to the Department of Fisheries, in the first six months of 2025, production and export performance (Jan–Jun 2025) included;
• Total fisheries output: ~4.5 million tonnes (+3.1% vs. 2024).
• Aquaculture output: 2.57 million tonnes (~60% of total).
• Export value: USD 5.25 billion (+19.5% year-on-year).
• Full-year 2025 forecast: USD 9–9.2 billion (still ~10% lower than 2024).
Key export products:
• Shrimp: USD 3.6–3.8 billion (largest share)
• Pangasius: ~USD 1.8 billion
• Tuna: USD 850–900 million
• Other aquatic products: nearly USD 3 billion
Vietnam’s fisheries exports still face notable challenges. Production is largely small-scale and fragmented, lacking strong value chain linkages. Increasingly strict international technical barriers, particularly regarding food safety and traceability, place significant pressure on Vietnam’s key exports such as shrimp and pangasius, weakening the country’s competitive advantage in global trade.
To ensure sustainable development and resilience, the aquaculture industry must focus on several key strategies.
- Digital transformation and technological adoption: Enhance production efficiency through environmental monitoring systems, recirculating aquaculture technologies, and smart farming solutions to increase productivity while minimising environmental impact.
- Food safety and traceability: Strengthen compliance with stringent international standards, particularly from the EU, the US, and Japan, by improving quality control and implementing end-to-end traceability systems.
- Market diversification and brand value: Expand into new export destinations, reinforce promotion activities, and elevate the global image of Vietnam’s fisheries products.
These strategies align with Vietnam’s national fisheries development plans, including Decision 389/QĐ-TTg (2024) on the Protection and Exploitation of Aquatic Resources for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050.
VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 – A Global Gateway Elevating Vietnam’s Aquaculture
Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 and VietShrimp Asia 2026 will serve as a strategic meeting point, enabling enterprises to strengthen competitiveness and gain access to the most modern and innovative solutions.
- The exhibition will be organised on its largest scale to date, featuring more than 200 exhibitors and attracting over 7,000 professional visitors from more than 30 countries and territories, across an exhibition area of 8,800 m². Attendees will experience a comprehensive showcase of the latest products, services, and technologies in the industry, including:
- Aquaculture Equipment & Feed: Core products such as biosecurity equipment, breeding and hatchery equipment, feed and feed additives, pharmaceutical products & vaccines-providing sustainable farming solutions.
- Supporting Solutions: Services that optimise the entire fisheries value chain, including Big Data and Other IT Services, Logistics Services, Media & Trade Publications, as well as Food Safety, Hygiene & Traceability Solutions.
- Inspection Services: Solutions for Water Analysis & Treatment, Export Inspection & Quarantine Services that contribute to sustainable and safe development across the industry.
A Complete Ecosystem for Innovation and Growth
Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 and VietShrimp Asia 2026 will deliver a comprehensive ecosystem of in-depth activities designed to support enterprises in their transformation, innovation, and expansion, amid the continuous growth of the industry.
Technology, Products and Solution Showcase: An exclusive platform to display and promote your latest products, technologies, and services to a wide audience of industry professionals from across the ASEAN region.
Match & Meet Program: A professional networking platform designed to facilitate direct business interactions, helping exhibitors and industry leaders connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration onsite.
Bus-In- Program: A dedicated initiative to support group visits from targeted aquaculture professionals, ensuring safe, convenient, and efficient transportation to and from the venue.
LEADGRAB: An advanced lead capture app that allows exhibitors to efficiently collect and manage potential customer data in real time during the event, boosting business development efforts.
Aquaculture Roadshows: A series of pre-event roadshows hosted in key aquaculture provinces, aimed at sharing in-depth knowledge, raising awareness, and strengthening industry engagement ahead of the main exhibition.
This journey of innovation and sustainable growth at Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 and VietShrimp Asia 2026 will take place
March 18–20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City.
🔗 Register for booth space: https://www.aquafisheriesexpo.com/dat-gian-hang/
“Smart Aquaculture – AI Revolution in Aquaculture Industry”.
Beyond the exhibition itself, VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 will also deliver a strong professional platform featuring a series of conferences, technical seminars, business networking programs, and support activities for local farmers.
This is where enterprises can access the latest market intelligence, capture sustainable trends, and enhance their competitiveness to secure a stronger position within the global value chain.
The exhibitions deliver a three-day international conference program from 18–20 March, led by renowned international and local experts, featuring in-depth discussions on AI-driven innovation, emerging trends, and key industry challenges. With 5 sessions:
18/03/2026 10:00 – 12:10 Session 1: Overview of Aquaculture Value Chain
18/03/2026 13:15 – 16:30 Session 2: AI revolution in Aquaculture industry
19/03/2026 09:00 – 12:10 Session 3: Improving Productivity in Aquaculture industry
19/03/2026 13:00 – 16:30 Session 4: Shaping a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry
20/03/2026 09:00 – 12:10 Session 5: Affirming the Role of Tilapia
REGISTER HERE to attend conferences/seminars
Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 and VietShrimp Asia 2026 are part of the livestock and aquaculture exhibition series across Asia organized by Informa Markets.
Informa Markets is the world’s leading exhibition organiser, with a portfolio of over 550 international B2B events and brands, spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, construction, real estate, fashion, hospitality, food & beverage, nutrition, and more.
