GODACO Seafood

What GODACO Seafood does

GODACO Seafood (legally Go Dang Joint Stock Company) is a Vietnamese vertically integrated aquaculture, processing, and exporting company founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in the Mekong Delta region, with operations centered in Vinh Long province and My Tho. The company cultivates, processes, and exports seafood (Pangasius/Basa, Tilapia, Clams, Scallops) and value-added formats (breaded and marinated fillets, fingers, portions, sausages, burgers, fishballs, and skewers), alongside agricultural products (Mango, Lotus Roots). Its 300 hectares of farming area (80+ hectares ASC-certified) and 8 processing facilities support over 100,000 tons of annual production, with the newest facility, Truc Giang Factory (EU Code TS 1306), opening in late 2025.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on its vertically integrated farm-to-export system, which delivers 100% self-supply, supplemented by an X-ray inspection system for food safety. Technology differentiation is operational and certification-based rather than software-driven; GODACO maintains 12+ international certifications (ASC, MSC, IFS, Halal, BAP, BRCGS, BSCI, Sedex, ISO 17025, HACCP, ISO 9001, SA 8000) that underpin access to regulated markets.

GODACO operates a pure B2B export model, selling on quote-based contracts negotiated by product specification, volume, certification, and delivery terms across wholesale/distribution, retail, and food service buyers in 120+ countries. The company employs 1,001-5,000 staff, participates in major international trade shows (Seafood Expo North America, Foodex Japan, Gulfood), and was recognized by VASEP as a Top 10 Seafood Exporter of Vietnam in 2025. A June 2026 fire at the Vinh Long value-added processing plant caused USD 6.2 million in damages and remains an ongoing operational consideration.

Name

GODACO Seafood

Legal name

Go Dang Joint Stock Company

Website

https://godaco-seafood.com.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GODACO Seafood (Go Dang Joint Stock Company) is a Vietnamese vertically integrated aquaculture, processing, and exporting company producing 100,000+ tons annually of pangasius, tilapia, clams, scallops, value-added seafood, and select agricultural products for wholesale, retail, and food service buyers across 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

My Tho

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Seafood Export: GODACO generates revenue through the export of processed seafood and agricultural products globally. The company operates with a vertically integrated model covering cultivation, processing, and exportation, producing over 100,000 tons of high-quality products annually for customers in 120+ countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GODACO Seafood is a vertically integrated aquaculture and seafood processing company that farms, processes, and exports seafood and select agricultural products. Its portfolio spans value-added processed seafood (breaded, marinated, smoked, and prepared Pangasius items such as fillets, fingers, portions, sausages, burgers, fishballs, and skewers), fresh and frozen Pangasius/Basa, Tilapia, Clams, and Scallops, plus processed agricultural products including Mango and Lotus Roots. The company operates 8 processing facilities and 300 hectares of farming area (80+ hectares ASC-certified), producing over 100,000 tons of finished products annually for export to 120+ countries.

Product overview

GODACO Seafood operates as an integrated aquaculture and seafood processing company with a vertically integrated system spanning cultivation, processing, and exportation. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Seafood products (Value-Added processed products including breaded and marinated Pangasius items like fillets, fingers, portions, sausages, burgers, fishballs, and skewers; as well as fresh Tilapia, Clams, Scallops, and Pangasius/Basa in fillet, premium cut, premium block, and by-product formats) and Agricultural products (Mango and Lotus Roots in various cut types). The company produces over 100,000 tons of high-quality products annually from its 300 ha of farming area (including 80 ha ASC-certified) and exports to over 120 countries. GODACO operates 8 processing facilities including the recently added Truc Giang Factory (EU Code TS 1306).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Value-Added Seafood

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% self-supply capability through vertically integrated operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vinh Hoan Corporation: Vietnam's largest listed Pangasius exporter with integrated farming, fillet, and value-added processing. Closest direct comparable given identical Mekong Delta footprint, species focus, and B2B export model.
• Minh Phu Seafood Corporation: Leading Vietnamese seafood processor and exporter with growing Pangasius exposure alongside shrimp. Comparable vertically integrated model targeting global wholesale, retail, and foodservice.
• Hung Vuong Corporation: Major Vietnamese Pangasius and value-added seafood producer with integrated aquaculture and processing capacity. Directly comparable species mix and export orientation.
• IDICO International Development & Investment Corporation (IDI): Vietnamese Pangasius processor and exporter with fillet and value-added capacity. Comparable customer base in global retail and foodservice.
• Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (Fimex VN): Vietnam-based vertically integrated seafood processor and exporter with ASC-certified aquaculture supplying global retail and foodservice. Comparable integrated model and certification-led go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: Global seafood incumbent with branded (Chicken of the Sea, King Oscar) and B2B operations across multiple species. Relevant for benchmarking value-added, frozen, and retail-channel strategy in seafood.
• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): Large Thai aquaculture and seafood conglomerate with vertical integration across feed, farming, and processing across species. Comparable scale of operations and export reach.
• Nomad Foods: Europe's largest frozen food company (Birds Eye, Findus) and a major buyer of Pangasius and other whitefish for value-added frozen meals. Highly relevant as a downstream customer archetype.
• High Liner Foods: North American value-added frozen seafood producer and distributor sourcing from Asia. Comparable value-added product focus and reliance on Pangasius/Tilapia supply.

Regional players

• Dongwon Industries (Dongwon F&B): Korean seafood conglomerate with tuna and value-added seafood operations and global sourcing. Relevant as a regional incumbent with similar B2B/retail mix and Pangasius sourcing needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/seafoodgodaco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/godaco-seafood-jsc

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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