According to the Ca Mau Fisheries Department, the merger of Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces into the new Ca Mau province has created favorable conditions to leverage economic, natural and social resources. This administrative consolidation has not only enhanced management and operational efficiency but also catalyzed development in the nation's southernmost region. Consequently, the fisheries sector has maintained its growth momentum.
In 2025, total fisheries output across the province is estimated at 1,268,500 tonnes, up 5.56% year-on-year. Of this, wild-caught output is projected at 360,500 tonnes, a modest increase of 0.26%; wild-caught shrimp production is estimated at 19,000 tonnes, an increase of 5.30% year-on-year.
Aquaculture continues to play a leading role with output estimated at 908,000 tonnes, representing a 7.82% increase; specifically, farmed shrimp production reached approximately 566,000 tonnes, up 3.42% year-on-year. Total shrimp farming area in the province stands at 435,258 hectares, including improved extensive systems, integrated models (shrimp-mangrove, shrimp-rice) and intensive and super-intensive farming.
Production organization and the development of value chain linkages have achieved many positive results. The province has formed over 26 shrimp value chains covering a total area of over 36,400 hectares and involving nearly 8,000 farming households. Ca Mau shrimp products are increasingly affirming their prestige in international markets, having attained 9 reputable certifications such as ASC, BAP, Naturland, EU Organic, Canada Organic, Bio Suisse, Seafood Watch and more.
Despite these gains, the fisheries sector still faces multiple challenges due to climate change, environmental pollution and localized water shortages; raw material prices have declined while input costs remain high. Production remains fragmented and linkages are not yet fully synchronized; the province's shrimp seed supply meets about 50% of demand for black tiger shrimp.
Looking ahead to 2026, Ca Mau’s fisheries sector sets a total output target of 1,320,000 tonnes, including 602,000 tonnes of shrimp. The province will focus on restructuring the sector towards in-depth development, accelerating the application of science, technology and digital transformation; prioritizing super-intensive, high-tech shrimp farming and expanding sustainable aquaculture models. At the same time, the province will strengthen capture fisheries management, rigorously combat IUU fishing, invest in fishing port infrastructure and develop the processing industry in close linkage with raw material zones.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to CPTPP member countries reached nearly USD 128 million, accounting for 18% of the country’s total pangasius export value and increasing by 21% compared to the same period in 2025. Demand patterns varied significantly across the bloc: Mexico primarily imported fresh and frozen pangasius products, while Japan and Canada recorded substantial shares of processed products. Australia remained focused on frozen fillets but continued to maintain a portion of processed imports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite the slow recovery of the U.S. market and continued trade-related challenges facing Vietnam’s shrimp industry, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation (MPC) has set ambitious targets for 2026. The company aims to produce 68,800 metric tons of finished shrimp products, generate consolidated revenue of VND 19.9 trillion, and achieve VND 1.059 trillion in pre-tax profit. If achieved, these figures would represent the highest revenue and profit levels in the company’s history.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) HungHau Foods Joint Stock Company (HungHau Foods) has been honored at the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Forum, receiving two prestigious awards: “Top 10 Outstanding Asia-Pacific Enterprises 2026” and “Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs” awarded to HungHau Foods CEO, Ms. Nguyen Yen.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a period of sluggish imports in 2025, the Chinese market has returned with strong shrimp purchasing momentum in the first months of 2026. However, alongside rising demand comes an increasingly stringent import control system, covering quarantine requirements, food safety standards, registration procedures, and traceability. This makes China a market that offers both significant opportunities and growing risks for Vietnamese shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
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