Vietnam’s exports of fertilizers reached US$78.04 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 13.76 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$372.02 million.

Cambodia solidifies its position as top market, Philippines sees massive surge:

Cambodia remained the leading destination for Vietnamese fertilizers, with May exports soaring by 31.69 percent to US$32.67 million. This substantial increase further strengthens Cambodia’s position, accounting for 27.05 percent of Vietnam’s YTD fertilizer exports. The Philippines experienced an even more dramatic surge, with exports jumping by 82.14 percent to US$6.91 million.

Mozambique and Japan also record strong gains, while traditional markets decline:

Beyond the immediate region, Mozambique saw an impressive 83.79 percent increase in imports from Vietnam. Japan also recorded a healthy rise of 29.43 percent. The “Other” category also grew significantly by 41.05%.

However, several traditionally strong markets saw declines:

South Korea experienced a sharp drop of 65.97 percent in May, though it remains a significant YTD market.
Malaysia‘s imports fell by 46.48 percent.
Myanmar saw a 51.40 percent decrease.
Taiwan recorded a substantial decline of 82.71 percent.

Angola emerged as a new export market in May, albeit with a small value.

The overall increase in May’s fertilizer exports signals a positive trend for Vietnam, with strong regional demand, particularly from Cambodia and the Philippines, offsetting declines in other markets.

Vietnam exports of fertilizers, May 2025, US$ millions

	May	April	MoM	YTD	% of YTD
Total	78.04	68.60	13.76%	372.02	100.00%
Other	20.91	14.82	41.05%	0.00	0.00%
Cambodia	32.67	24.81	31.69%	100.64	27.05%
Philippines	6.91	3.80	82.14%	21.73	5.84%
Malaysia	4.55	8.50	-46.48%	30.95	8.32%
Laos	3.19	2.87	10.94%	13.07	3.51%
Japan	2.92	2.26	29.43%	12.58	3.38%
Mozambique	2.78	1.51	83.79%	4.53	1.22%
South Korea	2.29	6.74	-65.97%	42.57	11.44%
Myanmar	0.88	1.82	-51.40%	6.66	1.79%
Thailand	0.79	0.70	13.59%	3.08	0.83%
Taiwan	0.13	0.77	-82.71%	12.37	3.33%
Angola	0.00	0.00	0.00%	0.07	0.02%

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