The result provides an important foundation for the sector to enter 2026 with goals of market expansion, higher value addition, and sustainable development.

Broad-based growth, strong gains in key products

In December 2025, export turnover of agriculture, forestry and fishery products was estimated at USD 6.21 billion, up 9.7% month-on-month and 7.9% year-on-year. For the full year, total export value reached an estimated USD 70.09 billion, up 12% compared to the previous year, showing a clear recovery and growth trend across the sector.

In the export structure, agricultural products continued to play a leading role with USD 37.25 billion, up 13.7%. Fishery exports reached USD 11.32 billion, up 12.7%, while forestry products totaled USD 18.5 billion, up 6.6%. Notably, livestock products generated USD 627.8 million, up 17.4%, while production inputs surged by 27.1%, reflecting an expansion of the agricultural value chain.

Asia remained the largest export market, accounting for 45.2% of total turnover, followed by the Americas with 22.8% and Europe with 13.2%. Compared to the previous year, exports to Europe rose by 34.2% and to Africa by 68.1%, indicating that efforts to diversify markets have delivered positive results.

By individual markets, China, the US and Japan continued to be the three largest, with shares of 22.3%, 20.6% and 7.1%, respectively. Exports to China increased by 15.9%, while those to Japan rose by 20.5%, helping to strengthen the position of Vietnamese agricultural products in key markets.

Across commodities, several products recorded notable growth. Coffee emerged as the standout performer, with export value reaching USD 8.57 billion, up 52.5%, driven by a sharp increase in average export prices to over USD 5,600 per tonne. Cashew nuts brought in USD 5.19 billion, up nearly 20%, while fruit and vegetable exports reached USD 8.56 billion, up 19.8%, with China remaining the dominant market.

Meanwhile, some commodities such as rice, rubber and tea were affected by price fluctuations and changing market demand. Rice exports in 2025 reached USD 4.02 billion, down 29.1% in value, while rubber exports totaled USD 3.25 billion, down 5%. However, emerging and niche markets still recorded positive growth, creating room for recovery in the time ahead.

Toward higher quality, expanded markets and greater value

In 2026, agriculture, forestry and fishery exports are expected to continue facing multiple challenges, including global economic volatility, trade protectionist policies, and increasingly stringent requirements on quality, food safety and sustainable development.

In this context, the sector’s objective is not only to increase export turnover but also to improve the quality of growth, raise the share of deeply processed products and expand market share in high-value markets. A consistent orientation is to maintain Vietnam’s position among the world’s top 15 exporters of agriculture, forestry and fishery products, while increasing the proportion of processed goods to around 40%.

China, the US, the EU, Japan, and the Republic of Korea are identified as key markets. At the same time, the sector will intensify efforts to access new and potential markets in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, aiming to reduce dependence and enhance resilience against external fluctuations.

To realize these goals, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien said the sector will implement a range of coordinated solutions.

First, it will focus on reviewing and improving the system of policies, laws, standards and technical regulations on the quality management of agriculture, forestry and fishery products in line with international practices. This is a crucial foundation for creating a favorable environment for businesses and farmers to invest in production and develop high-quality agricultural value chains.

At the same time, the sector will promote the development of the private sector in agriculture, encourage startups and innovation, and create equal conditions for enterprises to access capital, land and other resources, especially in processing and logistics.

Another key solution is to promote processing industries, preservation and mechanization, alongside the application of high technologies to reduce costs and enhance added value. Managing food safety along value chains and developing production clusters linked with raw material areas and domestic and international distribution systems are considered sustainable approaches.

The sector will also prioritize digital transformation and the development of the digital economy in production and consumption, while strengthening linkages among farmers, cooperatives, enterprises and markets, and effectively connecting with global supply chains.

In parallel, efforts to negotiate market access and remove technical barriers, including SPS and TBT measures, will be stepped up. Building a strong brand for Vietnamese agricultural products that are high-quality, safe and environmentally friendly is identified as a long-term strategic task.

Finally, diversifying markets and approaches, promoting official exports, enhancing traceability, adopting green packaging, and developing logistics and cross-border e-commerce will be important solutions to improve competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth of agriculture, forestry and fishery exports in 2026 and the years ahead.

Finally, diversifying markets and export channels, promoting official exports, enhancing traceability, adopting green packaging, and developing logistics and cross-border e-commerce will be key measures to improve competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth of agriculture, forestry and fishery exports in 2026 and beyond.