Agro-Forestry-Fishery Exports: Proactive Risk Response Needed to Sustain Growth
Vietnam’s exports of agro-forestry-fishery products maintained positive growth momentum in the first two months of 2026, supported by recovering demand in major markets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, export turnover in February was estimated at 4.71 billion US dollars, down 28.4% from the previous month due largely to seasonal factors but still up 1.9% year-on-year.
In the first two months of the year, total export value reached approximately 11.3 billion US dollars, marking a 17.1% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Major trading partners such as China, the United States, and Japan continued to be Vietnam’s largest markets, accounting for 22.9%, 18.7%, and 7.2% of export share, respectively.
Notably, several smaller sectors recorded remarkable growth. Livestock product exports reached 140.7 million US dollars, surging 84.3% year-on-year—the fastest expansion among all sectors. Exports of agricultural production inputs also rose sharply by 51.7%, while salt exports increased by 69%, reflecting improving market demand and stronger value-added production.
The strong performance in the early months of 2026 highlights the resilience of Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector and its growing role in global agricultural supply chains, even amid fluctuations in monthly export figures.
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