WOOD AND COFFEE DRIVE AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY EXPORTS TO SURPASS 45 BILLION USD

Which products contributed to Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports surpassing 45 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025?

Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, fishery exports reached 45.37 billion USD in the first eight months, with wood and coffee leading growth

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that in the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports continued to maintain strong growth across many product groups and markets.

Specifically, agricultural product exports reached 24.42 billion USD, up 13.8%; livestock product exports reached 410.7 million USD, up 24.5%; fishery exports reached 7.03 billion USD, up 11.5%; forestry product exports reached 11.9 billion USD, up 6.6%; production input exports reached 1.6 billion USD, up 30.4%; and salt exports reached 7.1 million USD, doubling year-on-year.

Coffee exports continued their strong breakthrough. In August 2025 alone, export volume reached 95 thousand tons, equivalent to 429.1 million USD. Cumulatively over 8 months, coffee exports reached 1.2 million tons, worth 6.42 billion USD - up 8.7% in volume and a remarkable 59.1% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

For forestry products, wood and wooden product exports in August 2025 reached 1.45 billion USD, bringing the total export value for the first eight months to 11.1 billion USD, an increase of 6.3% year-on-year. The United States accounted for the largest share (56%), followed by Japan (12.4%) and China (10.9%). Exports to the US increased by 10.3%, to Japan by 24.3%, while exports to China decreased by 12.9%. Spain was the fastest-growing market, up 37.4%.

These results indicate that Vietnam’s agricultural sector is recovering strongly, with many product groups maintaining stable growth momentum.

Coffee and wood - The two main drivers of export growth

Among agricultural products, coffee exports recorded impressive growth, reaching 6.42 billion USD, up 59.1% year-on-year.

The main reason is that the average export price of coffee increased by more than 46%, driven by strong demand from European and American markets, as well as a growing shift toward higher-value processed coffee products.

Vietnam exported 1.2 million tons of coffee, earning 6.42 billion USD in the first eight months of the year. Photo: Internet

Wood and wood products continued to play a key role, reaching an export value of 11.1 billion USD, up more than 6%. In August 2025 alone, exports of wood and wood products hit 1.45 billion USD, bringing the total export value for the first eight months to 11.1 billion USD, a 6.3% increase year-on-year. The United States accounted for the largest share (56%), followed by Japan (12.4%) and China (10.9%). Exports to the U.S. rose by 10.3%, to Japan by 24.3%, while exports to China declined by 12.9%. Spain recorded the strongest growth, up 37.4%.

Notably, the U.S. market continued to account for about 56% of total export value, reaffirming Vietnam’s position in the global wood supply chain.

Rice and fruit & vegetable exports face challenges

Export rice prices decline sharply, impacting overall industry value

Although Vietnam exported 6.3 million tons of rice in the first eight months of 2025 - up 2.2% year-on-year - the total export value fell sharply by 17.5% to only 3.17 billion USD. The main reason was the significant drop in average export prices, which reached just 504.9 USD per ton, down 19.3% from the previous year. The Philippines remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for over 42% of total volume, though shipments there decreased by 15.6%. Meanwhile, emerging markets such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Bangladesh posted impressive growth - with Bangladesh surging by an extraordinary 188.4 times - opening new opportunities for Vietnam’s rice industry.

Fruit and vegetable exports slightly declined but retain strong growth potential in high-end markets

The export value of fruits and vegetables reached 4.62 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025, down 2.2% year-on-year. China, which accounts for more than half of the total export turnover, continued to decrease by 15.1%, while South Korea dropped slightly by 3.1%. However, a major bright spot came from the U.S. market, which recorded outstanding growth of 66.3%, signaling great potential for high-quality Vietnamese produce that meets international standards. This is considered a positive signal for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector to further diversify markets and enhance export value in the remaining months of the year.

Image of fruits and vegetables being pre-processed before production. Photo: Internet

A sustainable direction for Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors

Results from the first eight months of 2025 show that Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fishery industries are on the right track — maintaining strong positions in key markets such as the United States, China, Japan, and the EU, while expanding into Africa and other emerging markets. Specifically, exports to Asia accounted for the largest share at 43.1% of total export value, followed by the Americas (23.2%) and Europe (14.6%). Notably, exports to Europe increased by 38.7%, while exports to Africa doubled, reflecting the sector’s ongoing efforts to diversify markets.

Workers processing agricultural products. Photo: Internet

With this growth momentum, Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports are expected to maintain a positive increase in the remaining months of the year, aiming for a total export value of 65–70 billion USD in 2025. This figure would not only be a new record but also mark a solid step forward toward sustainable development, reinforcing the global presence of Vietnamese agricultural products.

Conclusion

With the positive results achieved in the first eight months of the year, it can be affirmed that wood and coffee have become the two “locomotives” driving Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery export growth. This is not only good news for the agricultural sector but also a firm foundation toward achieving sustainable, high-quality, and more efficient export goals in the future.