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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached USD 182 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, exports in the first three months of 2026 totaled USD 514 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, indicating that the growth momentum is being maintained despite signs of slowdown in some markets during March.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During peak heat periods, farmers raising pangasius, tilapia, and other freshwater fish in Dong Thap are implementing various technical measures to reduce risks and maintain stable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
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