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Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Export Sector Maintains Growth Momentum in 2025

Strategic Insights

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The agriculture, forestry, and fishery export sector in Vietnam continued to grow in the first 8 months of 2025, with a total turnover of 45.37 billion USD, marking a 12% increase over the same period last year. This growth momentum is a positive signal, especially in the context of the manufacturing industry being affected by market fluctuations and abnormal disasters. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien highlighted that the sector maintained its growth momentum without compromising environmental protection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The export turnover of agriculture, forestry, and fishery (NLTS) in August 2025 was estimated at 5.71 billion USD.
  • The total turnover reached 45.37 billion USD in the first 8 months of 2025, a 12% increase over the same period last year.
  • Asia remains the largest market share with 43.1%, followed by the Americas (23.2%) and Europe (14.6%).
  • Despite a small proportion, exports to Africa and Oceania increased, accounting for 3.1% and 1.3% respectively.
  • The export value of NLTS to Europe, the Americas, and Africa increased by 38.7%, 10.6%, and 100% respectively compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The US and China markets saw single-market increases of 8.1% and 2.6% respectively.
  • The ASEAN markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, are being promoted for expansion.
  • The ministry has issued nearly 90 documents and coordinated over 70 missions to check and guide epidemic prevention.
  • The output of the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector is estimated to reach 30 million tons, a 1.6% increase.
  • The forestry industry grew positively, with the exploited timber output reaching nearly 15.5 million m3, a 7.4% increase over last year.
  • Deputy Director Tran Gia Long emphasized the need for high determination, improved institutions, and key resolutions to achieve the export target of 65 billion USD in 2025.
  • Deputy Minister Tien reaffirmed the sector's commitment to maintaining the growth momentum and achieving the export target without compromising environmental protection.

Statistics:

  • Total export turnover: 45.37 billion USD (January 1 - August 31, 2025)
  • August 2025 export turnover: 5.71 billion USD
  • Market share by region:

+ Asia: 43.1%

+ Americas: 23.2%

+ Europe: 14.6%

+ Africa: 3.1%

+ Oceania: 1.3%

  • Export value increase to Europe: 38.7%
  • Export value increase to the Americas: 10.6%
  • Export value increase to Africa: 100%
  • US market increase: 8.1%
  • China market increase: 2.6%
  • Output of the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector: 30 million tons (estimated)
  • Exploited timber output: 15.5 million m3 (estimated)
  • Output increase: 1.6%
  • Forestry industry growth: 7.4%
  • Number of documents issued: nearly 90
  • Number of missions coordinated: over 70

Sources:

  • "Report on Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Export Sector"
  • Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien quote from " regular meeting to evaluate the results of the first 8 months of 2025" as reported by Contify.com (no date provided)
  • Deputy Director Tran Gia Long quote from the same meeting as reported by Contify.com (no date provided)

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