In September 2025 alone, agro-forestry-fishery exports reached $6.35 billion, an increase of 11.8% year-on-year. mong product groups, agricultural products continued to lead with $28.51 billion (+16.8%). Livestock products reached $447.5 million (+18.6%), seafood achieved $8.12 billion (+12.3%) and forestry products recorded $13.41 billion (+7.4%). Production inputs contributed $1.82 billion, surging 33.1%. Notably, salt exports, though small in scale, saw a remarkable 96.3% growth, reaching $8 million.
The United States, China and Japan remained the top three markets, accounting for 20.6%, 20% and 7.1% of total export value, respectively. These figures highlight Vietnam’s improved adaptability, particularly in meeting the stringent standards of developed markets.
Several flagship agricultural products recorded remarkable growth in the first nine months of 2025: coffee exports reached nearly $7 billion, soaring 61% year-on-year, driven by a 45% increase in average export prices to over $5,600 per ton. The three largest import markets for Vietnamese coffee were Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Cashew nuts also generated nearly $3.8 billion, a rise of about 19% compared to the previous year. Fruits and vegetables hit $6.2 billion, rise more than 10% despite a 9% decline in exports to China, which accounts for nearly 58% of the total. This shortfall was offset by significant growth in exports to the U.S (up nearly 60%) and Malaysia (up over 66%).
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment noted that these results reflect Vietnam’s improved adaptability, particularly in meeting stringent standards in developed markets.
In contrast, the average export price of rice dropped sharply to around $509 per ton, down 18.6% from last year. The Philippines remained the largest market, accounting for 44% of total rice exports, followed by Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. While exports to the Philippines fell 16.4%, shipments to Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire surged by 58.6% and 95.5%, respectively.
Moving forward, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to collaborate with other ministries to strengthen national branding for agricultural products; develop transparent, green and circular value chains; promote investment in deep processing to enhance value addition. At the same time, greater attention will be given to high-quality human resource training and support small and medium enterprises to integrate deeper into global supply chains.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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