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.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to CPTPP markets reached $264 million in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year-on-year and accounting for 17% of the nation’s total pangasius export turnover. In August alone, export value reached $34 million, inching up 3%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Golden pompano is being selected as a high-value species for the development of high-tech marine aquaculture in Lam Dong Province. In 2026, the provincial Agricultural Extension Center launched a golden pompano farming model using circular HDPE cages in Lien Huong Commune, opening opportunities to apply technology to marine farming at a scale suited to local coastal conditions.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese tilapia is moving into a higher-value segment as brackish-water farmed fish from the Mekong Delta is now being processed for sashimi and exported regularly to Japan.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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