A wide range of US agricultural products will soon enter the Vietnamese market at more competitive prices, following a significant reduction in import tariffs which took effect on March 31, 2025. Under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued by the Government, Vietnam lowered import duties on various essential goods, mainly agricultural products, automobiles, and input materials for key industries. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the adjustment reflects Vietnam’s strategy to promote trade liberalisation with key partners, especially the United States, and support domestic consumption. Accordingly, the tariff cut is from 20% to 15% for frozen chicken thighs, while the import tax drops from a range of 8-12% to 5% for unshelled pistachios, almonds, fresh apples, cherries and raisins. The import tariffs of corn for animal feed and soybean meal are reduced from 1-2% to zero. The reduction is expected to enhance consumer access to imported goods and reduce input costs for sectors such as livestock farming, which relies heavily on imported corn and soybean by-products. The decree also applies to non-agricultural goods. Notable changes include cars with codes of HS 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57 having a tariff cut from 64% to 50%, and autos with HS 8703.24.51 code enjoying new rate dropping from 45% to 32%. The import tariffs also slide from 10% to 5% for ethanol and from 5% to 2% for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Notably, the tariffs drop to zero from 20-25% for wood products under 44.21, 94.01 and 94.03 groups. The US is one of the major suppliers of agricultural goods to Vietnam. In 2024, the exports of US agricultural products, primarily cotton, soybeans and tree nuts, reached 3.4 billion USD, accounting for over a quarter of total US exports to Vietnam. According to economist Dinh Trong Thinh, the tariff cuts will stimulate import turnover and give consumers more affordable options. Essential goods will reach the consumers more quickly and at better prices. The livestock sector, in particular, stands to benefit from the 0% tax on corn imports. Vietnam currently imports nearly all corn volume for animal feed, with a value of 3.04 billion USD in 2024 - a 6.1% rise from 2023. Meanwhile, according to US fruit exporters, despite growing demand in Vietnam for products such as apples, grapes, cherries and oranges, the high tariffs have limited their market access in this Asian country. In 2024, Vietnam imported nearly 550 million USD worth of US fruits and vegetables, a 64% increase from the previous year. At present, Vietnam and the US are also negotiating to open the market to more American fruits, including tangerines, lemons and plums. The tariff reductions come amid efforts to address trade imbalances. Experts say the policy will help diversify Vietnam’s import goods and enhance its trade relationship with the US./.
Source: VietnamPlus
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
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