1. Origin and Characteristics:

• Origin:
  • Black tiger shrimp are native to the Indo-Pacific region.
  • In Vietnam, they are found naturally in coastal areas and are extensively farmed.
• Characteristics:
  • Large size, thick shell, with distinctive dark stripes.
  • Known for firm, sweet, and flavorful meat.
  • They are large in size, on average about 36cm each and also larger in mass than other types of shrimp, up to 650gr/piece.
  • The shrimp’s shell is thick, consisting of many colors such as red, brown, gray, and green interwoven.
  • Black tiger shrimp meat is also tougher and firmer than white shrimp.

2. Shrimp Farming in Vietnam:

• Traditional farming practices are widespread, especially in the Mekong Delta.
• Significant portion of aquaculture land dedicated.
• Common farming models:
  • Extensive farming.
  • Integrated farming (shrimp-rice, shrimp-mangrove).
  • improved extensive farming.
• The area of black tiger shrimp farming under semi-intensive and intensive models is still very small, mainly concentrated in provinces with small black tiger shrimp farming areas.

3. Major Farming Regions:

• The Mekong Delta is the primary production area, including:
  • Ca Mau Province.
  • Bac Lieu Province.
  • Soc Trang Province.
  • Ben Tre Province.
  • Kien Giang Province.

4. Export Situation:

• Black tiger shrimp are a major contributor to Vietnam’s seafood export value.
• Key export markets:
  • Japan.
  • United States.
  • European Union (EU).
  • China.
  • Korea.
• The export of Vietnamese shrimp in general is showing signs of recovery thanks to recovering demand in major markets such as the United States and China.
• It is important to note that the ratio of white leg shrimp export compared to black tiger shrimp export is much higher.

5. Factors Affecting Exports:

• Product quality and safety.
• Competitive pricing.
• Market demand and fluctuations.
• Disease outbreaks.
• Trade barriers (regulations, certifications).

6. Strategies for Enhanced Competitiveness:

• Strengthening quality control throughout the supply chain.
• Investing in advanced processing technologies.
• Diversifying export markets.
• Building a strong “Vietnam Shrimp” brand.
• Fostering international collaborations.

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