So far, the district has owned over 5,270 hectares granted organic certification, the rest of 5,000 hectares was waiting for the certification in the coming time. Many local shrimp farmers are increasingly applying and expanding the model.
To help local farmers breed organic shrimp in compliance with international standard, in 2013, the district organized 25 training courses with the participation of 781 households.
Organic shrimp farming model was applied in Ca Mau 10 years ago through the project funded by Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam. At the primary period, the model was implemented by Ngoc Hien Forestry One Member Company, Ltd. After that, Ca Mau based-Nam Can Seaproducts Import-Export JSC bought all the certified organic shrimp produced by 350 household farmers on the area of over 2,500 hectares in Kien Vang Protective Forest. Lately, the project of mangrove restoration through sustainable shrimp farming model in Ca Mau called Mangroves and Market (MAM) project was funded by the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) in coordination with Minh Phu Seafood Corp. The project was implemented by 780 households.
Local farmers are guided techniques in farming organic black tiger shrimp together with forest cultivation and protection. To ensure high profit for farmers, in March 2013, the Ca Mau-based Minh Phu Seafood Corp, the world’s prestigious shrimp exporter committed to buy all the certified organic shrimp that farmers produce at a ten percent premium. Minh Phu Seafood Corp exports its products to more than 40 foreign markets with revenue of US$500 million in 2013. Annually, the company imports about 130,000 MT of raw shrimp.
Shrimp produced by nearly 800 household farmers participating the project will be certificated “organic shrimp” in 2014. In order to increase farmer-to-farmer learning and encourage compliance through peer pressure, 27 groups were established, each with 30-40 farmers and an elected leader. The annual audits will be carried out on a random sample of all the farmers enrolled in the program.
After one year implementation of the MAM project, the project proved its good results. Organic shrimp produced by Ca Mau province raises its value and meets strict requirements from foreign markets.
In July 2013, SNV ran a training course for 1,000 shrimp farmers of which 783 agreed to apply for certification. Thanks to the project, there are hundreds of hectares of degraded mangroves restored through forest replanting and protection.
By 2020, the province strives to expand the area of organic shrimp farming together with forestry cultivation to 20,000 hectares and the rice-shrimp area to more than 43,000 hectares. The province targets to become a hub of organic shrimp farming with high value along with forestry protection and reducing impact of climate change.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2026 marks a period of strong growth for Vietnam’s tilapia industry, but it is also a time when international export competition is becoming increasingly intense. Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 99 million in 2025, up 140% compared to the previous year. In the first four months of 2026 alone, export value reached USD 49 million, a 151% increase year-on-year. As global demand for affordable whitefish continues to rise, Vietnam is emerging as a noteworthy competitor to traditional tilapia powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to Asian markets showed varying trends across regions and countries. The Middle East recorded strong growth, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest Asian market for Vietnamese tilapia. ASEAN markets also expanded significantly, driven primarily by Malaysia. Meanwhile, Japan maintained solid growth, while exports to South Korea declined compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp and pangasius continued to lead growth, helping seafood exports reach $4.67 billion in the first five months of the year; however, differentiation among product groups and increasingly stringent requirements from importing markets are posing many challenges for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Every day, the seafood processing industry in Ca Mau generates large quantities of shrimp heads and shells during processing operations. In the past, these by-products were largely treated as waste, increasing production costs and posing potential environmental risks. However, thanks to advanced processing technologies, materials once considered waste are now being transformed into high-value products, creating a circular economy model within the seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation has invested in a 280-hectare super-intensive shrimp farming zone in Tran De Commune, Can Tho City, generating export value of approximately VND 3 billion per hectare per year—around 50 times higher than traditional agricultural production.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.02 billion in May 2026, up 0.6% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a rapidly changing global seafood market, timely insights and reliable data are more critical than ever. The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in Q1/2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Vietnam’s seafood production, trade performance, and export trends, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and identify new growth opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
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