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Vietnam trade and agricultural sector developments

Overview

Vietnam’s trade landscape is characterized by high-value manufacturing and shifting agricultural trends. By the end of the third quarter, total import-export turnover reached $888 billion, a 30.4% increase year-on-year. In September 2026, trade activity surged to $117.69 billion, a 42.4% year-on-year increase, allowing the country to achieve a monthly trade surplus of $1.27 billion. As of mid-October, total exports reached $463.7 billion, up 25.9% from the previous year, providing a foundation to pursue an annual export growth target of 15-16%. The electronics, computers, and components sector remains a primary driver, with analysts expecting continued double-digit growth driven by global demand for artificial intelligence investments and market diversification into the European Union and South Korea.

Agricultural sectors show diverse performance. Coffee exports reached a record $8.5 billion during the 2025-2026 crop year, with production increasing 6-10% to approximately 1.9 million tons. Robusta beans accounted for over 90% of production, with the European Union serving as the largest market. Fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly $7.4 billion in the first nine months, with durian emerging as a leading commodity at $3.5 billion.

In the seafood sector, the industry is targeting $12 billion in annual exports for 2026. Shrimp remains a primary driver, with exports reaching $3.29 billion in the first eight months. However, the sector faces challenges in the United States due to a 12.5% Section 301 tariff. Other commodities include crab, which grew by 27% in the first eight months, and cinnamon, which saw 27.3% growth in U.S. exports.

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Vietnam · China · Mekong Delta · United States · Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers

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  • "Brazil spent nearly US$35 million on Vietnamese tilapia imports in 2026."

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    "Brazil accounted for US$34.9 million of Vietnam's tilapia exports, over 50 % of total export value."

    The first claim states Brazil's tilapia imports were US$34.9 million, while the second claim states they were nearly US$35 million in 2026, but the first claim does not specify a year while the second

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam coffee exports reach record $8.5 billion

    Vietnam's coffee exports hit a record $8.5 billion in the 2025-2026 crop year, driven by high Robusta demand and strong sales in the EU and Germany.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam exports reach $463.7 billion through mid-October

    Vietnam's exports hit $463.7 billion by mid-October 2026, up 25.9% year-on-year, supported by strong electronics demand and AI-driven global trade.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam export turnover rises in EU and cinnamon markets

    Vietnam's exports to the EU rose 21.7% to $50.7 billion in early 2026, while cinnamon exports grew to $239.1 million, driven by strong demand in the Americas.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Rice and paddy prices remain stable in Mekong Delta

    Rice and paddy prices in Vietnam's Mekong Delta remained stable on October 24, 2026, with minor fluctuations in retail and by-product segments.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam trade reaches $3.49 billion with Belgium in first nine months of 2026

    Vietnam-Belgium trade hit $3.49 billion in early 2026, driven by footwear and textile exports, while Vietnam's wood industry seeks to diversify markets and move beyond OEM manufacturing.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam livestock industry grows nearly 5% in first nine months of 2026

    Vietnam's livestock sector grew by nearly 5% in early 2026, with meat production reaching 6.83 million tons, despite rising costs and a shift toward industrial farming.

  7. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam commodity markets: Steel and rice prices update

    Vietnam commodity markets report stable steel prices amid Chinese iron ore recovery and rising fresh rice prices in the Mekong Delta.

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam coffee exports reach record $8.5 billion

    Vietnam's coffee exports hit a record $8.5 billion in the 2025-2026 season, driven by a 21% volume increase and a growing shift toward high-value processed coffee products.

  9. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam seafood sector targets $12 billion in 2026 exports

    Vietnam seeks to hit $12 billion in seafood exports by year-end 2026, driven by shrimp demand in China despite tariff challenges in the U.S. market.

  10. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Vietnam trade and agricultural sectors show strong growth

    Vietnam reports strong trade growth in October 2026, led by electronics and machinery, while rice and aquaculture sectors show significant upward trends in production and export value.

  11. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam crab exports reach $231 million in first eight months of 2026

    Vietnam's crab exports reached $231 million in the first eight months of 2026, driven by strong demand in China and a 250% surge in exports to the United States.

  12. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam trade turnover hits $117.69 billion in September

    Vietnam's September trade turnover rose 42.4% year-on-year, reaching $117.69 billion and returning the country to a trade surplus of $1.27 billion, driven by record electronics exports to China and the US.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports reach $7.4 billion in nine months

    Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports rose nearly 20% to $7.4 billion in early 2026, driven by durian demand, though high post-harvest losses remain a critical challenge for the industry.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Rice prices in Mekong Delta remain stable

    Rice and paddy prices in Vietnam's Mekong Delta remained stable on October 12, 2026, with export prices for white rice holding steady near 420–424 USD per ton.

  15. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam economy shows mixed trade deficit and rising FDI

    Vietnam reports a $19.4 billion trade deficit due to semiconductor material costs, despite a 76% surge in FDI and a strategic shift toward high-value rice exports.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam rice prices see raw material declines amid shifting demand

    Vietnam's rice market saw declining raw material prices and slow trading in the Mekong Delta, though by-product prices rose and import demand increased in the Philippines.

  17. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam agricultural sector sees growth in organic farming and exports

    Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports rose nearly 20% to $7.35 billion in nine months, driven by organic farming growth and increasing demand in China, the US, and the EU.

  18. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam economic data shows retail growth and stable rice prices

    Vietnam reports a 13.4% rise in retail sales for the first nine months of 2026, while domestic rice prices remain stable despite global volatility and rising export prices in India.

  19. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam reports 4.52% CPI increase and sets agricultural export targets

    Vietnam's CPI rose 4.52% in the first nine months of 2026 due to energy and education costs, while the agricultural sector targets $74.2 billion in annual exports.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam pepper exports reach 1.32 billion USD

    Vietnam’s pepper exports rose to 1.32 billion USD through mid-September 2026, driven by a 15.2% increase in volume, with the US remaining the top destination.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam rice prices remain stable in Mekong Delta

    Rice and paddy prices in Vietnam's Mekong Delta remained stable in early October 2026, with steady domestic retail prices and consistent rates for export-grade raw rice varieties.

  22. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam rice prices see slight increases amid market shifts

    Rice prices in Vietnam's Mekong Delta saw slight increases in raw varieties and broken rice on September 29, 2026, while some farmers are pivoting to specialized processing to manage market volatility.

  23. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam tilapia exports rise 43% as Brazil becomes key market

    Vietnam's tilapia exports rose 43% to $90 million in early 2026, driven by massive growth in the Brazilian market, despite declining demand in the United States.

  24. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports exceed 1 billion USD for third straight month

    Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded 1.1 billion USD in September 2026, driven by durian demand. Experts urge stricter quality and phytosanitary controls to maintain key markets like China and the US.

  25. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam shrimp exports reach 3.3 billion USD in eight months

    Vietnam's shrimp exports rose 12% to 3.3 billion USD in early 2026, while President To Lam met with U.S. firms to boost tech and energy cooperation.

  26. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam food and beverage market shows recovery amid consumer polarization

    Vietnam's F&B market is recovering with projected growth to 104.2 billion USD by 2026, though consumer selectivity is rising. Agricultural prices for pepper and rice show mixed regional trends.

  27. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Vietnam export economy shifts toward high-value production and global standards

    Vietnam's export economy is seeing strong growth in seafood and coconut sectors, while facing pressure to upgrade quality and brand ownership to better utilize free trade agreements.

  28. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Vietnam trade turnover exceeds $825 billion by mid-September 2026

    Vietnam's trade turnover surpassed $825 billion by mid-September 2026, up 29.4% year-on-year, but the country faced a $23.5 billion trade deficit due to a 36% surge in imports.

  29. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam durian industry shifts focus from production volume to high-value exports

    Vietnam's durian industry is shifting from volume-based growth to high-value exports, focusing on quality, traceability, and deep processing to meet international standards and expand global markets.

  30. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Southeast Asian trade volumes rise in first eight months of 2026

    Cambodia-China trade rose 20.2% to $15.53 billion in early 2026, while Vietnam's eight-month import-export volume hit a record $770.14 billion.

  31. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam rice prices see slight increases in raw materials and by-products

    Vietnam rice prices saw slight increases on September 13, 2026, with CL 555 raw rice rising to 8,700–8,750 VND/kg and by-products also trending upward.

  32. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports surge on Chinese demand

    Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports rose 24.9% to $6.02 billion in early 2026, fueled by surging durian demand and strong trade with China.

  33. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam pepper exports reach 1.2 billion USD in eight months

    Vietnam's pepper exports reached 1.2 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, a 14.2% increase in volume compared to the previous year.

  34. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam rice exports reach $2.86 billion amid global price competition

    Vietnam's rice exports fell 11.9% in value to $2.86 billion during the first eight months of 2026 due to increased global competition and lower prices following India's release of rice stocks.

  35. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam durian exports approach $4 billion target

    Vietnam's durian exports reached $1.95 billion in early 2026, driven by strong demand in China and a nearly 200% surge in South Korea, as the industry targets $4 billion through improved quality control.

  36. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam rice exports reach 2.91 billion USD amid price recovery

    Vietnam's rice exports reached 2.91 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. While annual value is projected to dip slightly, rising global prices and recovery since July offer positive outlooks.

  37. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam rice exports projected to recover by late 2026

    Vietnam's rice exports are expected to gain momentum in late 2026 due to recovering international prices and rising demand from the Philippines, China, and other global markets.

  38. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam trade turnover shows growth in Ivory Coast and seafood sectors

    Vietnam reports strong trade performance in early 2026, with trade with Ivory Coast nearing $1 billion and shrimp exports rising 13.5% to $2.8 billion, led by high demand from China.

  39. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tilapia exports surge 55% driven by Brazil demand

    Vietnam's tilapia exports rose 55% to $80 million in early 2026, driven by a massive surge in demand from Brazil and new opportunities in the Japanese sushi market.

  40. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam shrimp exports reach $2.8 billion amid market shifts

    Vietnam's shrimp exports rose 13.5% to $2.8 billion in early 2026, with China overtaking the U.S. as the top market.

  41. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam seafood exports to China surge in first half of 2026

    Vietnam's lobster exports rose 44% to $585 m and shrimp exports 24% to $458 m in H1 2026, with nearly all lobster and a third of shrimp shipped to China, prompting a new national strategy.

  42. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tilapia exports jump to $69.4 million as Brazil market surges 289‑fold

    Vietnam's tilapia exports hit $69.4 million in H1 2026, driven by Brazil's 289‑fold surge to $34.9 million, now over half of export value; a first shipment to Japan opens higher‑value markets.

  43. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's pangasius (cá rô phi) enters Japanese sushi market as exports jump 101%

    Vietnam's pangasius exports more than doubled in early 2026, highlighted by the first sushi‑grade shipment to Japan and growing demand in Canada and Australia.

  44. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam's Hoà Phát delivers over 4,000 containers to global partners in Q2 2026

    Hoà Phát delivered over 4,000 ISO‑rated containers to global and Vietnamese partners in Q2 2026, also supplying BESS container shells and operating a highly automated, locally sourced production line.

  45. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU grants US seafood harvest certificate extension as Vietnam seeks new export markets

    The EU extended the deadline for US seafood harvest certificates to Nov 30 2026, while Vietnam pushes to diversify its seafood exports to new regions under its latest trade policy.

  46. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Global shippers place large orders for Vietnam‑made containers

    Hoa Phat shipped over 4,000 containers in Q2 2026, with major lines like Hapag‑Lloyd ordering 2,000 units amid rising freight rates and expanding demand for Vietnam‑made containers worldwide.

  47. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam logistics industry grapples with severe driver shortage and soaring container‑truck salaries

    Vietnam’s logistics firms face a deep shortage of qualified truck and container drivers, prompting wages up to 60 million VND a month and causing transport delays and higher costs.

  48. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Deal Boosts Seafood Exports

    Vietnam finalised a free trade deal with EFTA, removing tariffs on seafood and industrial goods, opening high‑value markets for Vietnamese exporters and prompting quality upgrades.

  49. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam boosts diamond imports and pangasius exports amid expanding trade

    Vietnam’s 2025‑26 diamond imports hit $241 million, led by India, while pangasius exports surged, with Saudi Arabia and Colombia buying $5 million and $4 million respectively in May 2026.

  50. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam container freight rates surge to near $9,000 per container

    Vietnam’s container freight index jumped 11.9% as US‑bound rates hit $7,214–$8,849 per container, driven by exporters racing to meet a July 24 tariff deadline.

  51. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam’s agricultural exports surge past $2 billion in first half of 2026

    Vietnam’s agricultural exports jumped in early 2026, with animal‑feed over $1 bn, fertilizer $933 m, durian $562 m and rice forecast at 8.1 mt, driven by demand from China and other Asian markets.

  52. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil-Vietnam tilapia trade dispute intensifies over state taxes

    Vietnam challenges Brazilian state taxes on tilapia imports as prices fall domestically and exports to the U.S. hit a yearly high.

  53. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam expands trade ties, topping US cotton imports and deepening Brazil partnership

    Vietnam surged as the top U.S. cotton buyer and saw two‑way trade with Brazil rise 16.8% to $4.22 billion in H1 2026, prompting talks on a Mercosur preferential trade deal.

  54. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam's firms pivot to tech exports as customs reforms target agricultural trade growth

    Vietnamese firms are moving toward technology exports while customs reforms aim to streamline agricultural imports, supporting ambitious export targets.

  55. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's pangasius catfish dominates global market with $2‑4 billion in annual exports

    Vietnam supplies 52 % of global pangasius, earning $2‑4 billion yearly, driven by Mekong Delta farms and strong demand in the US and Europe.

  56. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's textile and garment sector posts $10 bn trade surplus

    Vietnam's textile and garment exports hit $22.2 bn in H1 2026, delivering a $10 bn trade surplus; growth led by the US and EU, while garment sales fell and the sector faces weak demand, raw‑material dependence,

  57. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam fertilizer exports rise sharply to ASEAN buyers

    Vietnam's fertilizer exports in early 2026 grew 21% in volume and nearly 50% in value, reaching $263 million to ASEAN, with Cambodia leading and strong gains to Thailand, Philippines and Myanmar.

  58. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam's maritime trade expands as lobster exports to China exceed $500 m and Ho Chi Minh City begins new QTM port

    Vietnam's lobster exports to China top $500 m in early 2026, while Ho Chi Minh City starts building the 16‑million‑ton QTM International Port.

  59. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnamese tầm bóp fruit and catfish command premium prices overseas

    Vietnam’s tầm bóp fruit now sells for up to £20/kg in Europe and Japan, while pangasius catfish, priced 50‑80k VND/kg, gains export demand in the US and EU, highlighting the country’s growing premium foodmarket

  60. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's logistics costs surge to record levels, prompting infrastructure push

    Vietnam's logistics costs now top 20% of GDP, severely hurting exporters. Companies face doubled freight rates and higher overhead, prompting a city‑wide push for new roads, rail and ports to bring costs down.

  61. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam's agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports rise 6% to $36 billion in first half of 2026

    Vietnam's agri‑forestry‑fisheries exports hit $35.9 bn in H1 2026, up 6% YoY, with seafood and fruits leading growth; coffee and rubber face price pressure.

  62. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tilapia industry launches integrated supply chain to boost $100M exports

    Vietnam’s tilapia sector creates an integrated supply chain, including a new processing plant and strict quality measures, to support export growth projected to top $1 billion.

  63. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam's export volumes surge as US and China demand rise

    Vietnam's bamboo and seafood exports jumped in early 2026, with US and China markets driving growth and total seafood sales reaching US$5.8 bn in the first half.

  64. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's Southwest agricultural hub faces logistics bottlenecks eroding export value

    Vietnam's Southwest, supplying most rice, fruit and seafood, faces costly logistics bottlenecks that cut export value; experts call for green, integrated supply‑chain hubs.

  65. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam pangasius exports jump 101% as Brazil stays top market

    Vietnam's pangasius exports hit $62 M in early 2026, up 101% YoY, with Brazil the top buyer; Canada, Australia and the Dominican Republic see rapid growth, while the U.S. market falls.

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam fruit sector sees export boost amid domestic price slump

    Vietnam aims for $1 bn banana exports while domestic fruit prices fall 10‑50% as harvests surge; exports rise 20% to $2.8 bn, imports up 31% to $1.3 bn.

  67. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam boosts agricultural exports to China as overall trade surges

    Vietnam’s trade surged in early 2026, with exports up 34 % and agricultural shipments to China rising 37.4 %, while the government targets 40‑45 % domestic content in key sectors.

  68. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam commodity prices rise: pork stable, rubber up, coffee and building material costs increase

    Vietnam's pork prices held steady, rubber prices jumped globally, coffee prices rebounded, and construction material costs are set to rise as auto sales drop.

  69. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam sees falling food and fuel prices as supply eases

    Vietnam's food, fuel and fertilizer prices drop sharply on abundant supply, while Tet Đoan Ngọ markets see plentiful goods but reduced shopper demand and modest price rises.

  70. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam's 2026 trade deficit coexists with stable USD/VND exchange rate

    Vietnam's textile exports target $17.8bn while a $13.8bn trade deficit leaves the USD/VND rate stable at 26,310‑26,360, helped by lower dollar index, oil prices and modest swap spreads.

  71. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam reports record textile exports and construction material shortages

    Vietnam’s textile exports hit $18.8 bn and vegetable exports rose 16.8%, while sand and stone shortages threaten major transport projects.

  72. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam posts $13.8 billion trade deficit as imports surge and exports grow

    Vietnam's trade deficit hit $13.8 billion in early 2026 as imports rose over 30% and exports grew 19.5%, exposing supply‑chain gaps despite strong FDI inflows.

  73. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam's export surge led by electronics as agriculture faces pricing pressures

    Vietnam’s exports to the US rose 21.7% to $70 bn, driven by electronics, while traditional goods fell; Thanh Hòa’s export value topped $2.9 bn amid falling pineapple prices and new EU/UK rice certifications.

  74. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam faces $13.8 bn import surplus, raising trade‑deficit concerns

    Vietnam's trade shows a $13.8 bn import surplus after five months, sparking expert worries about a declining surplus and limited FDI absorption, prompting calls for a new export‑import strategy.

  75. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam rice exports rise as premium prices recover

    Vietnam's rice exports grow, driven by premium and low‑emission varieties, while average prices dip; Philippines leads as buyer and global supply cuts may lift prices later.

  76. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's agro‑forestry‑aquatic exports rise 9% in first five months

    Vietnam’s agro‑forestry‑aquatic exports hit $30.7 bn in the first five months of 2026, up 9.2 % YoY, with a $8.4 bn surplus; China led demand, while production of rice, livestock and aquaculture also rose.

  77. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Farmers' Union Pushes for Nationwide Agricultural Product Traceability

    Vietnam's 9th National Farmers' Congress called for stronger digital training and full supply‑chain traceability to boost transparency, protect honest producers and ensure food safety.

  78. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam's agricultural exports grow and shift toward data traceability

    Vietnam's agri‑exports hit $30.7 bn in five months, up 9 % YoY, while producers adopt digital traceability to meet new Chinese rules and keep key markets.

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