July 9, 2025 | 16:37 GMT +7

  • Click to copy
Sunday- 12:48, 19/09/2021

Fertilizer imports reached over three million tons in eight months

(VAN) Vietnam's fertilizer imports increased sharply in the first eight months of this year, reaching more than three million tons, worth nearly USD 1 billion.
Fertilizer imports have reached over three million tons in the first eight months of the year. Photo: TL.

Fertilizer imports have reached over three million tons in the first eight months of the year. Photo: TL.

According to the General Department of Customs, as of August 2021, the whole country has imported 3.16 million tons of fertilizers of all kinds, equivalent to USD 909.34 million, with an average price of USD 287.6/ton, an increase of  20.7% in volume, 40.7% in turnover and 16.6% in price compared to the first eight months of 2020.

The fertilizers imported to Vietnam mostly come from China. In the past eight months, fertilizer imports from China reached 1.45 million tons, equivalent to USD 398.65 million, up 35.4% in volume, 65.4% in value over the same period in the previous year. Fertilizers imported from China accounted for 45.7% of the total volume and 43.8% of Vietnam's total fertilizer import turnover.

The Russian market is right behind the Chinese market. For the whole eight months of 2021, fertilizer imports from Russia reached 250,907 tons, equivalent to USD 82.61 million, accounting for 7.9% of the total volume and 9.1% of the total fertilizer import turnover of the whole country.

On the other hand, fertilizer imports from the Indonesian market in the first eight months of 2021 have also increased sharply, up 416% in volume, 686% in turnover in comparison to the same period in 2020, reaching 192,207 tons, equivalent to USD 75.81 million, accounting for 6% of the total volume and 8% of the total turnover.

In general, fertilizer imports in August 2021 seems to have experienced a slight decrease compared to the previous months, however, in consideration to the first eight months of 2020, fertilizer imports of the first eight months of this year from all market have shown signs of increase.

Author: Son Trang

Translated by Samuel Pham

Squid and octopus exports rebound: Aiming to surpass USD 700 million

Squid and octopus exports rebound: Aiming to surpass USD 700 million

(VAN) Squid and octopus exports have accelerated since the beginning of the year, with expectations to reach the USD 700 million milestone, driven by recovering demand and positive signals from both traditional and emerging markets.

Shrimp exports show strong growth but may slow down

Shrimp exports show strong growth but may slow down

(VAN) Shrimp export growth in May was positive, but businesses are concerned that the recovery momentum in the second half of the year may stall due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tax policy.

For Vietnamese fruits to access export opportunities

For Vietnamese fruits to access export opportunities

(VAN) To enable Vietnamese fruits to reach further and enter more markets beyond China, specific solutions in production and market development are needed.

Vietnam EUDR-compliant rubber sees strong market demand

Vietnam EUDR-compliant rubber sees strong market demand

(VAN) Vietnamese rubber products that comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are currently enjoying favorable market demand.

GlobalGAP dragon fruit: The key to conquer any market

GlobalGAP dragon fruit: The key to conquer any market

(VAN) Many farmers in Lam Dong province have gained the confidence to tap into even the most demanding markets by growing dragon fruit in accordance with GlobalGAP standards.

Enhancing market access for Italian agricultural exports to Vietnam

Enhancing market access for Italian agricultural exports to Vietnam

(VAN) Minister Do Duc Duy affirmed that Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will coordinate with the Italian side to resolve technical obstacles and promote bilateral trade.

China tightens safety rules amid dip in Thai durian exports

China tightens safety rules amid dip in Thai durian exports

(VAN) Thailand's durian exports to China fell by approximately 3% from January to June 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data from Thailand's Department of Agriculture as reported by Bangkokbiznews.

Read more