THE PRIME MINISTER

Decision No. 279/QD-TTg of March 7, 2012, approving the program on aquatic product export development through 2015 and orientations towards 2020
THE PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government;
At the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,
DECIDES:
Article 1. To approve the program on aquatic product export development through 2015 and orientations towards 2020, with the following principal contents:
A. OBJECTIVES BY 2015 AND ORIENTATIONS TOWARDS 2020
1. General objectives: To continue developing the aquatic product export towards sustainability and high competitiveness, firmly maintaining the position in top 10 aquatic product- exporting countries in the world. Export development is the goal and also the motive boosting the development of aquaculture, fishing and fisherly services, helping stabilize and incrementally increase incomes and living standards of farmers and fishermen.
2. Specific objectives by 2015:
a/ The annual aquatic product export growth rate will be over 8%.
b/ The export turnover will reach USD 7.5 billion.
c/ The proportion of value-added products will represent over 60%; the aquacultured product export value will account for around 70%.
3. Orientations towards 2020:
a/ To continue to be the leading export line of the sector and the country, making important contributions to the sustainable development of rural economy, with an annual growth rate of about over 7% and the expected export value of USD 10-10.5 billion.

b/ To build big and prestigious aquatic product brands, creating conditions for Vietnam’s aquatic product export to firmly stand and develop on the world markets.