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) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
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