VINAGRI News - Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports soared to more than $52 billion in the first 9 months of 2025, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. The growth was driven by strong performance across key commodities and expanding market access.
Coffee was the most outstandingly growing export item, posting a surge of over 60% and bringing Vietnam nearly USD 7 billion in revenue.
Summary:
> Export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached $52 billion in Jan - Sep, up 14% year-on-year.
> Coffee, cashew nuts, fruits and vegetables recorded strong growth; coffee exports up 61% to nearly $7 billion.
> Rice exports fell 18.5% in value due to lower prices.
> Asia remains the largest export market (44%), followed by the U.S. (23%) and Europe (14%).
> Imports rose 12.5% to $36.3 billion, led by raw materials and animal products.
In September alone, export turnover reached $6.35 billion, up nearly 12% year-on-year. Of the total, agricultural products contributed $28.5 billion (+17%), aquatic products $8.1 billion (+7%), and wood products $12.5 billion (+12%). Exports of livestock products and production inputs also surged by 18% and 33%, respectively.
Market expansion
Export destinations continued to diversify, with Asia maintaining its lead at 44% of total exports, followed by the U.S. (23%) and Europe (14%). Notably, exports to Europe jumped by 40%, while those to Africa nearly doubled.
By country, the U.S., China, and Japan remained the top three buyers, posting year-on-year growth between 9% and 24%.
Top-performing commodities
Among Vietnam’s key export items, coffee led the growth with nearly $7 billion in revenue, up 61%, thanks to a 45% increase in average export price, reaching over $5,600 per ton. Major buyers include Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Cashew exports rose nearly 19% to $3.8 billion, while fruits and vegetables earned $6.2 billion (+10%). Despite a 9% decline in shipments to China (which accounts for 58% of total fruit exports), exports to the U.S. jumped 60%, and to Malaysia surged 66%.
Rice exports under pressure
In contrast, rice exports showed a downward trend. Volume reached 7 million tons, bringing $3.55 billion, almost flat in quantity but down 18.5% in value year-on-year due to a sharp fall in prices.
The average export price declined 18.6% to $509 per ton. The Philippines remained the largest buyer (44% share), though shipments dropped 16.4%, while exports to Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire increased 58.6% and 95.5%, respectively.
Rising imports
Vietnam’s imports of agro-forestry-fishery products rose 12.5% to $36.3 billion. Agricultural goods accounted for $22.4 billion, livestock products $3.3 billion, aquatic goods $2.4 billion, and wood $2.4 billion. Imports of production materials reached $6 billion (+5.4%).
The country mainly imports from Asia and the Americas (54% of total), with China, the U.S., and Argentina as the top suppliers. Imports from the U.S. jumped more than 32%.
Outlook
Exporters expect Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector to set a new record by year-end. However, the sector faces challenges from falling rice prices and rising raw material imports, which may affect profit margins and trade balance.
NPK/ Vinagri News
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