Why blue economy in Lampung
With 16,402 km² of sea, 172 islands and a long aquaculture tradition, Lampung produces over 45,000 tons of vannamei shrimp exported to Japan, the United States, China and the United Kingdom. The 500 Ha Blue Economy Zone in Tulang Bawang connects to Bangka Belitung, Kalimantan and Java.
- Vannamei shrimp production 45,033.65 tons
- Revitalization opportunity at the ex-Dipasena and Bratasena areas
- Blue Economy Zone (500 Ha, USD 130.61 M) with highway & sea access
- Maritime-based industrial estate in Tanggamus (1,200 Ha)
Key commodities
| Commodity | Production | Area (Ha) | Economic value | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vannamei Shrimp Udang Vaname | 45,033.65 tons | — | — | — |
Source: FOILA 2026 p.10 (agricultural potential), p.18 (shrimp), p.26 (bioethanol feedstock, 2024)
Where it is produced
Top producing regencies (tons). Source: Disperindag 2026 via FOILA 2026 p.11–18.
Vannamei Shrimp
Vannamei Shrimp: investment opportunities
- Intensive farm cultivation
- Processing (downstreaming) and export industries
- Large-scale hatchery (industrial)
- Revitalization of ex-Dipasena and Bratasena areas, cold storage
- Vannamei shrimp cultivation technology
Shrimp export destinations
- Japan
- United States
- China
- United Kingdom
Source: FOILA 2026 p.18
Fisheries output
- Capture fisheries: 201,677 t · Rp5.2 T Label estimated
- Aquaculture: 181,650 t · Rp6.1 T
- Ocean area: 16,402.6 km²
Source: FOILA 2026 p.4, 10
Companies already active
PT Indokom Samudera PersadaIndonesiaPT Indo American Seafoods TbkIndonesiaPT Central Pertiwi BahariIndonesiaPT Bumi Menara Internusa (BMI)IndonesiaSTP (Japfa Aquaculture)IndonesiaPhillips Seafood
Source: company logos shown in FOILA 2026 p.11–18 (Disperindag 2026)
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