Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports accelerate, aiming for 70 billion USD by 2025

In the 11 months of 2025, Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fishery exports are estimated to reach 64 billion USD, with strong growth in most key products and markets.

On the morning of December 4, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a regular press conference for November 2025. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien chaired the press conference.

11-month turnover reached 64 billion USD, agriculture, forestry and fishery all grew

According to the report of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, agricultural, forestry and fishery exports in November 2025 are estimated at 5.8 billion USD, down 3.7% compared to the previous month but up 8.4% over the same period last year. In the first 11 months, the total export turnover is estimated at 64.01 billion USD, up 12.6% over the same period in 2024. Of which, the export value of agricultural products reached 34.24 billion USD (up 15%), livestock products 567.4 million USD (up 16.8%), aquatic products 10.38 billion USD (up 13.2%), forestry products 16.61 billion USD (up 5.9%), production inputs 2.2 billion USD (up 29.9%) and salt 11 million USD (up 93.1%).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a regular press conference in November 2025. Photo: NH

By region, Asia remained the largest export market, accounting for 45.1% of total turnover, followed by the Americas (22.8%) and Europe (13.4%). Over the same period, exports to Asia increased by 5.6%, the Americas by 8%, Europe by 34.8%, Africa by 77.3% and Oceania by 7.7%. In details of major markets, China accounted for 22%, the US by 20.5% and Japan by 7%. Export value to China increased by 14.8%, the US by 6.1% and Japan by 20.7% over the same period.

Among the main agricultural products, coffee continues to make a breakthrough. In November 2025, the export volume of coffee is estimated to reach 80 thousand tons, worth 463.3 million USD, bringing the total in 11 months to 1.4 million tons and 7.88 billion USD, up 14.1% in volume and 59.7% in value over the same period. The average export price reached 5,667.6 USD/ton, up 39.9%. Germany, Italy and Spain are the three major consumer markets, accounting for 13.3%, 7.8% and 7.4%, while Mexico had the strongest increase with 26.1 times.

In contrast, rice exports in the first 11 months reached 7.5 million tons, worth 3.83 billion USD, down 11.5% in volume and 27.7% in value. The average export price decreased to 512.1 USD/ton. The Philippines was the largest market with 39.8% market share, followed by Ghana (12.8%) and Ivory Coast (11.5%). Rice export value to the Philippines decreased by 34.9% over the same period, while that to Ghana increased by 29.8% and to Ivory Coast by 79.8%.

Fruit and vegetable exports in November were estimated at 850 million USD, bringing the total value in 11 months to 7.91 billion USD, up 19.5%. China remained the main market, accounting for 64.1% of the total value, followed by the United States at 6.4% and South Korea at 3.7%. Export value to China increased by 10.4%, to the United States by 58.3%. Meanwhile, export value to Malaysia increased sharply by 77.5%, but to Thailand decreased by 56.6%.

Cashew nuts and pepper also recorded impressive growth. Cashew nut exports in 11 months reached 698,100 tons, worth 4.76 billion USD, up 4% in volume and 19.5% in value. Pepper exports reached 222,200 tons, worth 1.5 billion USD, down 5.5% in volume but up 23.3% in value. China, the United States, and the Netherlands were the three main consumption markets, with impressive increases in export value, especially in the Lithuanian market (+55.3%).

Seafood continued to be the main export group with an estimated value of 10.38 billion USD, up 13.2%. China, the United States and Japan accounted for 20.2%, 17.6% and 15% respectively. Among the 15 largest export markets, Brazil increased the most with 37.4%, while Russia decreased by 3.6%.

Wood and wood product exports in 11 months reached 15.54 billion USD, up 5.6%. The US accounted for 55.6% of the market share, Japan 12.6%, China 11.5%. Export value to the US increased by 6.2%, Japan increased by 24.5%, China decreased by 6.6%.

Synchronously deploy solutions to accelerate exports and improve quality

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien affirmed that the sector has synchronously implemented resolutions, strategies, planning and development plans; firmly maintained the growth target of 4% and strived for export turnover to reach 65-70 billion USD by 2025. The Ministry continues to perfect institutions and policies, review legal documents, prioritize resources to implement action programs, and at the same time implement administrative reforms, digital transformation, and simplify procedures in the fields of agriculture, environment, land and minerals.

At the same time, the Ministry promotes restructuring of the sector in association with ecological agriculture, green economy , and circular economy; improving productivity, quality, added value, and production and business efficiency. Conferences and working groups to support exports, international trade negotiations, IUU inspections, and forest fire prevention and control are being implemented synchronously.

Solutions on digital transformation, application of science, technology, innovation, promotion of domestic and export markets, especially adaptation to reciprocal tariffs from the United States, are also deployed. At the same time, strengthening resource management, natural disaster prevention, effective exploitation of land and water, creating space for large-scale production of goods and accelerating the progress of key public investment projects.

Along with that, information and communication on agriculture and environment are promoted, spreading effective production and business models, ensuring the provision of accurate and scientific information, helping businesses and people grasp the market, ensuring sustainable export growth.

Thus, with synchronous solutions in management, technology, market and policy, Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fishery exports are accelerating strongly, approaching the target of 65-70 billion USD, consolidating its position as a major agricultural commodity exporter in the world.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien emphasized:

In the context of many difficulties, Vietnam's agricultural sector still maintains stable production and approaches the export target of 65 - 70 billion USD by 2025. Notably, the US and Chinese markets have positive changes: China accounts for over 22% of market share, the US 20.5%, while Europe continues to grow strongly, reflecting a positive shift in market and export quality.

If the growth momentum of about 6 billion USD in December is maintained, the agricultural sector can reach the export turnover target of approximately 70 billion USD in 2025. Despite many challenges from trade conflicts and international fluctuations, Vietnam's agricultural sector still achieved positive results, creating momentum for development in the 2026 - 2030 period.

Nguyen Hanh

Source: https://congthuong.vn/xuat-khau-nong-lam-thuy-san-tang-toc-huong-toi-70-ty-usd-nam-2025-433256.html