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Nam Viet (Navico) | Major pangasius processor. Based in Can Tho Province, exporting to 70 countries.

2026.03.26

Article summary

Founded in 2000 and based in Can Tho Province, Nam Viet (Navico) farms, processes, and exports pangasius. It is the largest in Vietnam and the second largest in the world, exporting to more than 70 countries, and has built a closed-loop value chain. It posted after-tax profit of VND 132 billion (about USD 5 million) in the first quarter of 2025, its best performance since Q2 2022. It has partnered with AV09 of Brazil to develop the South American market.

This article is based on what we could verify As of August 1, 2026 This article is based on public materials and news reports from Vietnam. Vietnam's tax system, regulations, and administrative divisions change frequently, so information here may have been updated since publication. For actual business decisions, please confirm the latest details with the relevant government authorities or local experts as primary sources.

Nam Viet (Navico) is the largest company in Vietnam and the second largest in the world in the farming, processing, and export of pangasius (basa fish). Based in Long Xuyen, An Giang Province, it has built a closed-loop value chain running from farming through processing and export, and ships to more than 70 countries. In the first quarter of 2025 it posted after-tax profit of VND 132 billion (about USD 5 million), its best performance since Q2 2022. In 2025 it formed a strategic partnership with AV09 of Brazil to develop the South American market. Vietnam's pangasius exports are expected to reach USD 2.1 billion in 2025, and Navico is at the center of that.

Company profile

Item	Details
Legal name	Nam Viet (Navico)
Year founded	2000
Headquarters	Can Tho Province
Format	Seafood processing (pangasius)
Official website	https://navicovn.com/

What it means for Japanese companies

For Japanese companies considering entry into Vietnam's pangasius processing sector, Nam Viet (Navico) is a company to watch as either a competitor or a potential partner. Vietnam expansion for Japanese brands and Vietnam Food E-Commerce is also worth a look.