Viet Uc Expanded Shrimp Breeding Operations Internationally
The Vietnamese firm has launched international expansion with a new genetic research institute planned for the U.S.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Biotech
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Viet Uc has selected China as its first international market for shrimp breeding operations as part of a broader strategy to scale its proprietary genomics technology. The company also announced plans to open a genetics research institute in the United States to leverage local expertise in molecular biology.
Why it matters
The move marks an effort to scale Viet Uc's proprietary selective breeding programs beyond its domestic operations, where it currently holds a 32 percent market share of shrimp seeds. By establishing research outposts in the U.S., the company seeks to accelerate the commercialization of its genomics-focused aquatech model.
The company utilizes molecular genomics to produce broodstock with a target growth performance of 40 shrimp per kilogram within 60 days. It currently manages 700 hectares of grow-out farms and three selective breeding centers.
The players
Viet Uc
A Vietnamese firm specializing in shrimp genomics, selective breeding, and high-tech aquaculture operations.
BioMar
An international supplier of aquaculture feed that operates a 50,000-metric-ton joint venture facility with Viet Uc.
The details
Viet Uc uses proprietary genetic technology to select whiteleg shrimp for improved traits, which are then bred in high-tech hatcheries. The company establishes in-country breeding programs that adapt its genomic selection process to local environments. This approach aims to move the company from a traditional aquaculture producer to a specialized aquatech group by 2030.
Timeline
The company plans to transition from research to commercialization in its new markets between late 2026 and 2027.
Viet Uc aims to finalize its transformation into a global aquatech group by 2030.
The Tech Race
Viet Uc is attempting to industrialize the genetics-driven aquaculture market by exporting its domestic breeding success. It must now compete against established global players that have long relied on localized genomics to optimize harvest speeds.
The company's expansion focuses on the commercial supply chain rather than direct consumer-facing sales. Industry stakeholders and commercial shrimp farmers should monitor the 2026-2027 commercialization window for the release of these specialized seed varieties in new markets.
The takeaway
Viet Uc aims to reach a billion-dollar valuation by applying molecular genomics to global shrimp farming. Watch the 2026-2027 period for the first results of these international commercialization efforts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Seafoodsource.
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