According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development , in 2024, the total export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products reached a record high of 62.5 billion USD, an increase of 18.7% compared to 2023; the trade surplus of agricultural, forestry and fishery products continued to reach a new record high of 17.9 billion USD, an increase of 46.8%.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien shared that the economic structure of the sector and the agricultural production structure have continued to shift and adjust appropriately, integrating multiple values, becoming more efficient and linked to the market, increasing the proportion of sub-sectors and products with competitive advantages and high value.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has approved and implemented projects to promote the export of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products to major markets (the United States, China, Japan, and the EU) since 2023. This, combined with the implementation of solutions to open up new markets with significant potential and the negotiation and signing of new orders in 2024, has proven effective.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development implements mechanisms and policies for trade promotion, negotiations on market opening, and market development to boost exports of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products; proactively handles food safety incidents and cases where shipments are flagged in importing markets.
The Ministry coordinates with embassies and trade attachés in various countries to build channels for exchanging and providing market information, strengthening promotion and advertising for products that have been officially opened for export; and promoting the application of information technology in collecting information, directing and guiding the issuance of codes for growing and raising areas, and tracing the origin of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products for export.
Relevant agencies should strengthen research, forecasting, and market information to promptly guide the organization of agricultural production and consumption; implement trade defense measures and technical barriers in accordance with international commitments; and negotiate and sign mutual recognition agreements.
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