In February, the output of aquatic products was estimated at 573.8 thousand tons

According to the General Statistics Office, in February 2021, the output of aquatic products was estimated at 573.8 thousand tons, an increase of 0.5% over the same period last year.

The first 2 months of 2021, the output of aquatic products was estimated at 1,141.4 thousand tons, up 1.5% over the same period last year. In which, aquaculture output reached 600.5 thousand tons, up 2.5%; catches reached 540.9 thousand tons, up 0.5% (sea fishing output reached 512.7 thousand tons, up 0.5%).

Agricultural and fishery production maintained growth momentum in February thanks to relatively favorable weather conditions and good development of husbandry. Fishery production is developing stably, shrimp prices are at a high level due to the demand of the processing industry; Marine exploitation is restarted after the Tet holiday.