Export of AFF products grows over 14% in the first half of 2025

Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that in the first six months of 2025, the total import-export value of agricultural, forestry, and fishery (AFF) products was estimated at USD 57 billion, of which exports were estimated at USD 33.5 billion (up 14.3%) and imports at USD 23.5 billion (up 12.8%) compared to the same period in 2024.

In terms of exports, the export value of agricultural products was estimated at USD 18.3 billion, up 16.8%; livestock products at USD 264 million, up 10.1%; fishery products at USD 5 billion, up 14.5%; and forestry products at USD 8.7 billion, up 8.8%.

Notably, nine out of 11 commodity groups, including coffee, rubber, pepper, cashew nuts, livestock products, fishery products, and wood, continued their growth momentum in export value.

Two products that show a declining trend in export value are rice, which reached USD 2.6 billion, down 9.8% compared to the same period last year, and fruits and vegetables, which reached USD 2.7 billion, down 17.1%.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment stated that it will maintain exports, preserve and stabilize traditional markets, and explore and shift to potential markets to achieve the export target of USD 65 billion in 2025.

Despite facing many global market challenges such as price fluctuations, technical barriers, and traceability requirements, Vietnam’s agricultural sector has demonstrated strong resilience thanks to active product restructuring and investment in technology.

In addition, the Ministry is working closely with localities to develop concentrated material zones that meet food safety and hygiene standards and reduce logistics costs to enhance competitiveness.

Especially important is maintaining the stability of supply chains in key sectors, strongly developing sectors with competitive advantages and growth potential; maximizing the benefit of deferred taxes, balancing the trade deficit with the United States; and seizing every opportunity to boost exports in early third quarter, accelerating export value to the fullest in the last six months of the year.