May 6, 2026

Vietnam agro-forestry-fishery exports rise 5.4% to US$23 billion in first four months of 2026

Strong gains in fisheries, livestock and select agricultural commodities lift overall export performance, though price weakness in coffee and rice weighs on value growth.

Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports reached an estimated US$23.04 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, with fisheries and livestock products among the standout performers.

Fisheries exports grew 11.9% to US$3.59 billion, while livestock products surged 45.5% to US$245 million. Agricultural products, the largest category, rose 1.5% to US$12.16 billion, and forestry products edged up 0.8% to US$5.82 billion. In April alone, export value was estimated at US$6.05 billion, down 3.8% from March and 0.8% year-on-year.

Asia remained the dominant export market, accounting for 44.1% of total turnover, with shipments to the region rising 11.5%. The Americas and Europe followed with shares of 20.9% and 15.8% respectively, though exports to the Americas fell 3.5%. China was the single largest destination, taking 21.1% of total exports, with shipments surging 28.8%. The US accounted for 18.5% but recorded a 4.8% decline, while Japan held a 7% share with a marginal 1.3% increase.

Among key commodities, fruit and vegetables were a bright spot, with export value rising 22.3% to US$2.06 billion. Pepper exports reached 95,100 tonnes valued at US$614.4 million, up 20.9% in value. Coffee volumes rose 15% but export value fell 7.8% as prices declined sharply. Rice exports dropped 11.1%, while rubber, cashew nuts and tea also saw value declines.

China drove notable demand across several categories, with imports of coffee, rice, and fruit and vegetables rising 80.8%, 44.4% and 49.6% respectively. Other markets recorded strong gains in specific commodities, including the US for pepper, up 54.2%, Thailand for cashew nuts, up 58.6%, and Indonesia for rubber, which more than doubled.

On the import side, total agro-forestry-fishery imports in the four-month period reached US$17.65 billion, up 12% year-on-year, with agricultural products accounting for US$11.51 billion, up 16.2%.

- Vietnam News Agency