In the first 6 months of the year, agricultural, forestry and fishery exports increased by more than 15%

6 tháng đầu năm, xuất khẩu nông, lâm, thủy sản tăng hơn 15%- Ảnh 1. — Overview of the press conference of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development today (July 3) - Photo: VGP/Do Huong

This is the information announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) at a press conference today (July 3).

Accordingly, in the first 6 months of 2025, Vietnam's agriculture, forestry and fishery sector recorded many positive signals, with stable production development and impressive export growth. This is the result of efforts in management, technology application and adaptation to market fluctuations, making an important contribution to the national economy .

Agricultural production in the first 6 months of 2025 continued to maintain a stable growth momentum. In the field of cultivation, the rice cultivation area reached about 5.2 million hectares, an increase of 0.03% over the same period last year. The harvested rice area is estimated at 3.33 million hectares, an increase of 0.5%, with an output of over 22.7 million tons, equivalent to 101.7% over the same period in 2024. Key fruit trees such as dragon fruit, mango and perennial industrial trees such as coffee and rubber also recorded an increase in both area and output, reflecting the trend of production diversification.

The livestock industry recovered strongly thanks to the well-controlled epidemic. The pig herd increased by 3.8%, reaching about 29.5 million heads, while the poultry herd increased by 4%, reaching more than 600 million heads. The selling price of livestock and poultry meat remained high, creating conditions for farmers to reinvest and improve the quality of their herds. In contrast, the total number of buffaloes decreased by 3.4% and the number of cows decreased by 0.6%, showing a shift to livestock with higher economic value.

Forestry also made significant progress, with the area of newly planted concentrated forests reaching 153.5 thousand hectares, an increase of 18.9% and the number of scattered forest trees planted estimated at 48.6 million trees, an increase of 2.6% over the same period in 2024. Timber output reached 11.2 million m³, an increase of 9%, strongly supporting the processing industry.

Aquaculture production continued to be a bright spot with total output estimated at 4,550.9 thousand tons, up 3.1% over the same period. Of which, fish reached 3,281.8 thousand tons (up 2.9%), shrimp reached 605.5 thousand tons (up 5.6%). Aquaculture activities expanded to high-value species such as tiger shrimp, pangasius and green mussels, reflecting the strategy of improving quality and economic efficiency.

Exports grow strongly

The export turnover of agricultural and forestry products in June 2025 is estimated at 5.93 billion USD, up 5.3% over the same period in 2024, bringing the total turnover in the first 6 months of the year to 33.84 billion USD, up 15.5%.

Major commodity groups all recorded significant growth: Agricultural products reached 18.46 billion USD (up 17.8%), aquatic products reached 5.16 billion USD (up 16.9%), forestry products reached 8.82 billion USD (up 9.3%) and livestock products reached 264.4 million USD (up 10.1%). Notably, the export value of production inputs increased by 23.6% to 1.13 billion USD, while salt increased sharply by 2.4 times, reaching 5.7 million USD.

In terms of markets, Asia leads with 42% market share, followed by the Americas (23.5%) and Europe (15.6%). Compared to the same period last year, exports to Europe increased by 46.3%, Africa increased by 99.5% and the Americas increased by 18.7%. Of which, the United States (21.1% market share), China (17.6%) and Japan (7.2%) were the three largest markets. Export value to the United States increased by 16%, Japan increased by 25.5%, while China decreased slightly by 0.7% due to increased competition.

Some prominent export industries include: Coffee industry, export volume in 6 months reached 953.9 thousand tons, value 5.45 billion USD, up 5.3% and 67.5% respectively. Average price reached 5,708.3 USD/ton, up 59.1%, thanks to high demand from Germany (up 2.2 times), Italy (up 45.1%) and Spain (up 55.8%); Rubber volume decreased 6.5% to 680.1 thousand tons, but value increased 14.4% to 1.27 billion USD, with average price 1,864.7 USD/ton (up 22.4%). China accounted for 70% of the market share, up 34%, while India decreased 32.3%.

Rice export volume increased by 7.6% to 4.9 million tons, but value decreased by 12.2% to 2.54 billion USD, with an average price of 517.5 USD/ton (down 18.4%). The Philippines accounted for 43.4%, but value decreased by 17.4%, while Ivory Coast increased by 88.6%.

Fruit and vegetable export value reached 3.05 billion USD, down 8.4%, with China accounting for 48.2% but down 35.1% due to strict control of official channels.

Cashew nut export volume decreased by 2.7% to 346.8 thousand tons, but the value increased by 20.4% to 2.36 billion USD, with the price of 6,805.4 USD/ton (up 23.8%). China and the United States increased by 41.2% and 0.1%, respectively.

Pepper export volume also decreased by 12.4% to 124.9 thousand tons, but the value increased by 35.7% to 859.6 million USD, with a price of 6,881 USD/ton (up 54.8%). Cassava export volume increased by 68.6% to 2.3 million tons, the value increased by 12.8% to 711.5 million USD, although the average price decreased by 33.1% to 304.1 USD/ton. Seafood export value reached 5.16 billion USD, up 16.9%.

The import turnover of NLTS in the first 6 months reached 24.01 billion USD, up 15.1%, with agricultural products accounting for 14.86 billion USD (up 16.4%), aquatic products 1.61 billion USD (up 33.4%) and livestock 2.11 billion USD (up 21.5%). Asia (31.4%) and America (24.7%) were the two major import sources, with China and the United States both accounting for 8.9%, up 9.1% and 19% respectively. Cambodia increased by 48%, reaching 8.6% market share.

Impressive growth in exports, especially to Europe and Africa, shows the potential for market expansion. However, dependence on China and declining value in some products such as vegetables, fruits and tea require a diversification strategy. Disease control, improving product quality and investing in technology will be key to maintaining growth momentum in the second half of 2025.

Do Huong

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/6-thang-dau-nam-xuat-khau-nong-lam-thuy-san-tang-hon-15-102250703093704489.htm