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) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
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