Trade

According to trade experts, Vietnam is ranked as the world's 20th largest exporter in the world and among the world's top exporters of various products such as rice, coffee, cashews, and garment-textiles.

The two-month trade reached over 6.57 billion SGD (approximately 4.91 billion USD), solidifying Vietnam’s position as Singapore’s ninth largest trading partner.

The shrimp export value in the first two months of 2025 reached 542 million USD out of a total seafood export value of 1.4 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Conducted with Nestlé Vietnam, the report provides insights into industry performance and emerging trends, based on surveys of 4,005 restaurants and cafés, feedback from 4,453 diners, secondary data from market research firms, and interviews with nearly 100 F&B experts and business leaders.

(VEN) - In the first two months of 2025, the average export price of Vietnamese pepper reached US$6,763 per tonne, marking a year-on-year increase of 68 percent.

Vietnam’s trade volume is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.5% from 2024 to 2029, up from 6.2% in the 2019-2024 period.

Ho Chi Minh City’s food processing sector aims to strengthen export capabilities and penetrate high-demand global markets.

Nguyen Duc Dung, Deputy General Director of the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV), noted that coffee prices in the global market rose sharply. As a result, Vietnam's coffee export value increased by over 37% during this period, though its export volume decreased by 22%.

(VEN) - Digital platforms are the key to helping local people not only expand their markets, but also build their brands, increase product value, and sustainably improve their income.

Vietnam’s pangasius industry is poised for continued growth despite increasing competition from other countries, according to experts from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam exported 65.2 billion USD worth of products in January-February, a 9.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports totaled 62.9 billion USD, rising 16%, resulting in a trade surplus of 235 million USD.

Customer demand remains high, with Vietnam exporting over one million tonnes of rice in the first two months of the year.

One of the major factors impacting export trends is the limited supply of raw materials, particularly those caught by domestic fishing fleets.

After nearly five years of implementation, the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has played a crucial role in Vietnam’s international economic integration, contributing to the expansion of export markets, attracting investment, and driving institutional reforms. Before EVFTA, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the EU was around 49 billion USD, but it has now increased to nearly 70 billion USD—a significant growth.

Vietnamese food has drawn much attention from Japanese consumers as it has been featured at the Foodex Japan 2025 - one of the largest international food and beverage exhibitions in Asia, which kicked off in Tokyo on March 11.

Building on the positive results achieved in 2024, the Philippine market continues to be a promising destination for Vietnamese exports in 2025, contributing to the sustainable development of bilateral trade relations.

In 2025, the commercial real estate market, especially in HCM City, is forecast to undergo significant positive changes, with an improved supply. It can be said that this segment will "transform" to recover for a new growth cycle.

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report, experts have predicted that spending on Halal products and services will reach 1.67 trillion USD by 2025. This presents an opportunity for Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products to enter the Halal market, if there is well-planned and effective investment.

The strong growth in export value in the first two months of the year is evidence of the industry's potential, he said, underscoring the need to continue investing in processing technology, expanding markets, and responding flexibly to global fluctuations.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to the UK in January edged up by 8% year on year to reach more than US$16 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

(VEN) - Chieng Chau Brocade Weaving and Tourism Service Cooperative in Hoa Binh Province’s Mai Chau District not only is a place that preserves the essence of the traditional weaving craft of the Thai ethnic group, but also plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for local people.

The US is currently the largest consumer market for Vietnam’s wood and wood products.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a plan to balance trade with major partners while addressing a meeting held on Friday to discuss regional and international economic landscape.

(VEN) - In February 2025, Ukraine was the market with the highest average export price for Vietnamese rice, reaching US$1,019 per tonne, a year-on-year increase of 18.5 percent.

Tri Son Trading & Service Co., Ltd. in southern Tien Giang province has successfully exported refined edible bird’s nests through official trade channels to China.

Garment and textile exports during the opening two months of the year reached US$5.634 billion, up 9.3% against the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Implementing the “Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese goods” campaign, the “Bringing Vietnamese goods to rural areas” programme in Hanoi and other localities across the country has achieved many positive results. However, in addition to bringing many quality products to the people, Vietnamese goods markets still have some limitations and shortcomings that must be overcome.

According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, the country exported 28,000 tonnes of pepper during this period, generating an impressive revenue of 188.7 million USD.

Vietnamese exporters are seeking strategic solutions to mitigate the impact of potential US tariffs on lumber and forestry products.

The country's export earnings grew by 8.4%, while its import turnover rose by 15.9%, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.47 billion USD.