(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.

(seafoos.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long, the province’s shrimp farming area reached 69,800 hectares in 2025, including 7,500 hectares under high-tech farming models, 18,820 tons of black tiger shrimp and 293,000 tons of whiteleg shrimp.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU maintained positive growth momentum in 2025, several new regulations related to animal welfare are transitioning from “ethical recommendations” to mandatory requirements, likely reshaping the shrimp supply chain for this market from 2026 onwards.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau has exceeded its 2025 production targets, reaching nearly 595,000 tons of shrimp. This milestone reinforces the province’s position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp producer and a bright spot in the country’s seafood sector.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, cumulative shrimp exports from the beginning of the year through November reached $4.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year, continuing to serve as the primary growth driver of the entire seafood sector. In November alone, export turnover amounted to $393 million, up 14%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, the fisheries sector continued to stand out as a bright spot in Ca Mau’s economic landscape, maintaining positive growth in both output and value.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The People's Committee of Ca Mau Province has just issued a plan to expand the super-intensive, low-water-exchange, biosecure white-leg shrimp farming model (RAS-IMTA) for whiteleg shrimp farming to a scale of 1,500 hectares, aiming to develop high-tech, sustainable and environmentally friendly shrimp farming.

(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) According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached USD 434 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 21% year-on-year. Notably, exports in September surged by 48%, with all three main EU import markets posting double-digit growth.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first nine months of 2025 surpassed $3.4 billion, up 22% year-on-year - marking the highest growth rate in three years. The surge is driven primarily by rebounding demand in major markets including China, the U.S, the EU and the CPTPP bloc, along with exporters’ flexible adaptation in product mix and market strategy despite ongoing U.S. tariff pressures.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – Many farmers in Ca Mau are successfully adopting zero water discharge - recirculating shrimp farming systems. The approach not only reduces costs and increases profitability but also promotes sustainable development that meets international export standards.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) - According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached $434 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 21% year-on-year. September alone surged by 48%. Double-digit growth was recorded across all three major importing markets within the bloc

In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached 269,000 tons, up 1% year-on-year, with an estimated export value of USD 2.85 billion, an increase of 20%. White leg shrimp continued to account for the largest share, representing about 78% of total export volume.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The global shrimp market is witnessing a strong shift from raw material exports to value-added products.