The province benefits from an intricate canal network, an extensive coastline, a mild climate and a distinctive ecosystem (including mangrove forests and rice-shrimp farming systems) enabling the development of diversified shrimp farming models, ranging from extensive to super-intensive production with the application of high technology and international standards.
With its rich brackish and saline ecosystem advantages, Ca Mau holds the largest shrimp farming area in the country, exceeding 435,000 hectares and accounting for approximately 40% of Vietnam’s total acreage. Shrimp output reached nearly 595,000 tons, the province remains the national frontrunner. Furthermore, its seafood export turnover surpassed $2.5 billion, making a significant contribution to export growth and foreign exchange earnings.
Beyond expanding in scale, Ca Mau’s shrimp industry is pivoting toward high quality and long-term sustainability. The province currently now boasts over 37,000 hectares of shrimp farms certified under international standards such as VietGAP, GlobalGAP, ASC, BAP, Naturland and Selva Shrimp. Biosecure, low-water-exchange recirculating aquaculture systems have been scaled up to 1,500 hectares, delivering yields of 22-25 tons per hectare per crop.
The structure of shrimp farming in the province is rapidly modernizing. Intensive and super-intensive farming areas now cover approximately 40,000 hectares, including 13,200 hectares under super-intensive production. At the same time, eco-shrimp farming integrated with mangrove protection remains a strategic priority, aligning with global green consumption trend and the market’s growing sustainability requirements.
Looking ahead, Ca Mau has set the goal of becoming the nation’s shrimp industry hub. To achieve this ambition, the local government has identified five key solution groups for focused implementation.
Accordingly, Ca Mau will continue to plan and develop concentrated farming zones aligned with the ecological conditions of each area, prioritizing high-tech super-intensive development alongside the conservation and expansion of ecological shrimp-forest and shrimp-rice models. The application of science, technology and digital transformation will be accelerated in broodstock management, feed control, environmental monitoring and disease prevention, while encouraging recirculating, low-emission farming models toward a circular economy and green growth.
Ca Mau is also focusing on synchronized infrastructure investment, particularly irrigation systems, power supply and transport networks serving farming zones. Key projects such as the Ca Mau - Dat Mui Expressway and the Hon Khoai multi-purpose port are being promoted to strengthen export logistics for shrimp products. Meanwhile, Ca Mau is encouraging the development of closed value chains, greater corporate investment in raw material zones, cooperative-based production and the branding of “Ca Mau Shrimp” associated with green standards, meeting the requirements of both domestic and international markets.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ninh Binh Province is entering a peak period of action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, focusing on thoroughly addressing violations, closely monitoring fishing vessels at ports and preventing vessels from violating regulations and operating illegally in foreign waters ahead of the European Commission’s (EC) upcoming inspection in 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam–Russia relations are entering a new phase of cooperation, with a focus on expanding trade, investment and economic connectivity. Against this backdrop, tuna is emerging as one of the seafood products with significant growth potential in the Russian market. Export data for the first seven months of 2026 show strong growth in Vietnamese tuna exports to Russia. However, turning this momentum into sustainable market share will require businesses to address challenges related to logistics, payment and supply competition.
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