AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS SHOW MIXED TRENDS IN SEPT
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s online portal, after surging at the beginning of the month, global rubber prices fell sharply by month-end amid peak harvesting in Southeast Asia. In China, natural rubber prices dropped 5.6% to 14,490 yuan per ton. Over the first nine months, Vietnam exported 1.3 million tons of rubber worth US$2.32 billion, up 10.8% in value compared to the same period last year.
VIETNAM’S TILAPIA EXPORTS IN THE FIRST 8 MONTHS OF 2025 HIT A 5-YEAR HIGH
According to Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tilapia exports (including red tilapia) reached over USD 63 million in the first 8 months of 2025, up 174% from the same period last year. This figure exceeded Vietnam’s tilapia export value over the past five years, since 2020. The US remained the largest importer, accounting for 62% of Vietnam’s tilapia exports.
E-COMMERCE GROWTH TARGET REVISED UP TO 25.5%
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has raised the e-commerce growth target for 2025 to 25.5%, up from the initial projection of 20-22%, after the sector posted stronger-than-expected results in the first eight months of the year. According to the ministry, e-commerce has emerged as a key driver of the economy, with growth accelerating 25-27% in January-August, exceeding earlier forecasts by three to seven percentage points.
VIỆT NAM TURNS THE TIDE WITH STRONG TRADE SURPLUS
Việt Nam has reversed five consecutive quarters of balance of payments deficits, posting a surplus of nearly US$1.49 billion by the end of the second quarter of 2025, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) reported. The improvement was driven mainly by a high current account surplus, which reached $8.72 billion, up 120 per cent from the first quarter of 2025.
VN’S FRUIT, VEGETABLE EXPORTS ESTIMATED AT $6.11 BILLION IN NINE MONTHS
Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports are estimated to surpass US$6.11 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 8.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. September alone saw exports hitting nearly $1.29 billion, the highest monthly figure ever recorded. This represented a surge of 36 per cent compared to August and 41 per cent compared to the same month last year.
VIETNAM’S SHRIMP EXPORTS IN AUGUST 2025: SUSTAINING GROWTH MOMENTUM, PREPARING FOR NEW CHALLENGES
In August 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 479 million, up nearly 19% compared to the same period in 2024. Cumulatively over the first 8 months, export turnover hit USD 2.97 billion, an increase of 23%, maintaining stable growth since the beginning of the year. In terms of product structure, whiteleg shrimp continued to dominate with over 64% market share; black tiger shrimp recorded slight growth, while the “other shrimp” category stood out with triple-digit growth, driven by strong demand for lobsters.
FRUIT, VEGGIE EXPORTS NEAR US$5 BILLION IN JAN-AUG
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports between January and August this year rose by 2% year-on-year to more than US$4.8 billion, driven by record durian shipments, official data showed. Exports in August alone reached US$951 million, up 24.4% against July and 13% versus the year-ago period, marking the sector’s highest monthly value on record.
VIỆT NAM SEES RISING EUROPEAN INVESTMENT INFLOWS
Việt Nam is witnessing a steady rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Europe, with increasing businesses viewing the country as a strategic destination, particularly in clean energy, high technology, semiconductors and infrastructure. Figures show that European investors channelled US$2.5 billion of FDI into Việt Nam in 2022, climbing to $3.25 billion two years later.
