The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has revealed that five Vietnamese investors have started lobster farming in Indonesia since 2023. Despite current regulations against lobster seed exports, the government is considering this due to the high potential. In 2021, lobster exports reached 1,959.9 tons, valued at US$ 28.61 million, and in 2022, it was 1,469.6 tons worth US$ 25.7 million.