According to Ca Mau's agricultural sector, in the first 8 months of 2023, the estimated output of exploited seafood reached nearly 156.000 tons, up more than 1% over the same period. Estimated aquaculture output reached nearly 270.000 tons, up nearly 6.5% over the same period, of which shrimp output is 158.000 tons.
Mr. Le Van Su, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, proposed to continue to improve the efficiency and value of the aquaculture industry, and to strengthen guidance in the last months of 2023. He also proposed that localities continue to review and compile statistics on the amount of aquatic products currently being farmed by households and at processing and production facilities in the area.
Mr. Le Van Su requested the agricultural sector to regularly update timely information on seasonal schedules, prices to businesses and farming households in order to have appropriate plans and solutions in farming, processing and exporting.
In addition, the Ca Mau agricultural industry requires localities to focus on stabilizing the farming of key species suitable to the geographical location of each region. Promoting the development of marine farming and objects with high economic value. Maintaining ecological and organic shrimp farming areas, developing green agriculture, circular agriculture and building irrigation infrastructure for aquaculture production.
Talking about the issue of reducing costs in aquaculture production, Mr. Le Van Su, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, said that it is necessary to take measures to reduce costs in aquaculture, applying new techniques in all stages of the farming process. Organizing production links reduction via intermediaries, ensuring input materials reach farmers in the fastest way, at the lowest cost, and at the same time helping people trace the origin of aquaculture. In addition, strengthening propaganda of anti-IUU fishing laws to fishermen.
Ca Mau Shrimp Festival held for the first time Vice Chairman of Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Le Van Su said that after 4 years, due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee has just signed and promulgated plan No. 170, from December 13 to 16/12/2023, Ca Mau province will organize the Ca Mau Shrimp Festival and the OCOP Products Network Connection Forum in the Mekong Delta 2023, with the theme "Enhancing Vietnamese shrimp - Developing OCOP products".
Accordingly, the Ca Mau Shrimp Festival and OCOP Products Network Connection Forum in the Mekong Delta 2023 is expected to feature over 600 booths showcasing shrimp products, attracting 10.000 participants. Within the framework of the event, many activities will take place on a regional scale, including: Opening activities, exhibitions, trade events, Ca Mau seafood culinary festival, cultural experiences, and fun. entertainment...
Ca Mau Shrimp Festival and OCOP Products Network Connection Forum in Mekong Delta 2023 are organized with various activities, reflecting the quintessence and unique values of the life and culture of the people of the Mekong Delta and Ca Mau. The festival will promote and introduce the potential of sustainable development of Vietnam's shrimp industry in general and Ca Mau in particular. It will also introduce products, models, and experiences and connect shrimp producers, processors, consumers, and exporters. This will help to boost production, value, and market access, and bring the best benefits to shrimp farmers and businesses.
For many years, Ca Mau province leads the country in shrimp farming area and farming and processing exported shrimp output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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