According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies. Nonetheless, these challenges also present an opportunity for Vietnam to adjust its export strategy and focus more intently on emerging and high-potential markets.
Speaking at the 2025 Annual Public-Private Partnership Group Conference organised by the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, Le Viet Anh, the VPSA’s chief of office, reported that in the first quarter Vietnam exported 39,853 tonnes of black pepper and 7,807 tonnes of white pepper for 326.6 million USD.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the export value of wood and wood products in March 2025 was estimated at 1.5 billion USD, bringing the total figure for the first quarter to 3.95 billion USD, an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period in 2024.
Vietnamese exporters of fresh and chilled fruits and vegetables are encouraged to stay abreast of the new system, maintain close communication with their Singaporean counterparts, and ensure timely response to inspection results to avoid disruptions in distribution.
Hien explained that rules of origin are a set of criteria used to determine the country where a product is manufactured (i.e. country of origin). These rules are especially important for goods produced using inputs from multiple countries, and require clearly defined methods and standards to identify the origin accurately.
In 2024, Vietnam’s seafood exports exceeded 10 billion USD, with key buyers including China, the US, Japan, the EU, and the Republic Korea. The momentum continued in the first quarter of 2025, with a value of 2.29 billion USD, rising 18.1% year-on-year
While AmCham acknowledges the need to address the growing trade deficit between the two nations, it strongly urges the US administration to consider implementing a grace period.
Thailand's economy has shown signs of a strong recovery since 2024, driven primarily by growth in exports, tourism, and investment projects.
Handicrafts remains among Vietnam’s top 10 export categories, featuring a wide range of diverse products with high added value and greater profit margins compared to many other export items.
In the first two months of 2025, most categories of agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports recorded growth compared to the same period last year. Particularly in February, export revenue reached 4.4 billion USD, up 32.7% year-on-year.
Vietnam is expected to be affected by several of the new US tariffs, but not as severely as many other nations, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.
HawaExpo 2025 kicked off in Thu Duc city, Ho Chi Minh City on March 4, showcasing made-in-Vietnam furniture and wooden products for export.
The Vietnam International Pepper and Spice Outlook 2025 (VIPO 2025) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3, attracting more than 300 participants, who are experts, domestic and international producers and exporters, farmers, and representatives from localities.
The Thai central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-1 to reduce the one-day repurchase rate to 2% to address clearer downside risks to the economy.
Vietnam will focus on improving quality and production efficiency rather than expanding shrimp and tra fish farming areas in 2025.
The southernmost province of Ca Mau wants to increase agricultural and fishery exports to Singapore and strengthen cooperation in several sectors, Deputy Secretary of its Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai has told Singaporean embassy officials.
The DITP predicts the Chinese market for dried and preserved fruits will reach 335.3 billion CNY (46 billion USD) by 2028 and is urging Thai businesses to capitalise by developing innovative, high-quality products.
Shrimp products recorded a strong 13%increase in export value in January 2025, reaching a total of 273.3 million USD. This growth accounted for 35.3% of Vietnam's total seafood export turnover, contributing significantly to the country's overall seafood export performance.
Processed coffee exports amounted to 17,067 tonnes, bringing in 104.6 million USD, accounting for 11% of total volume and 13% of total export value.
By mid-January, Vietnam had exported 268,700 tonnes of rice, generating nearly 165.7 million USD, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year. To sustain exports, authorities are prioritising trade promotion, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade implementing measures to boost rice exports.