Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers reached US$173.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 9.64 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$749.49 million.
China drives growth, while Russia and Laos see minor dips:
China remained the primary source for fertilizer imports, with a May value of US$64.08 million. This signifies a strong increase of 31.10 percent from April and accounts for a dominant 34.28 percent of the total year-to-date imports. Russia and Laos, also key suppliers, experienced minor declines of 7.26 percent and 6.15 percent respectively, in May.
Canada and Philippines show extraordinary month-on-month surges:
Several countries exhibited remarkable month-on-month growth in May:
- Canada recorded an astonishing surge of 16104.40 percent, albeit from a very low base in April, reaching US$11.09 million. This indicates a significant, potentially one-off, shipment.
- Philippines imports jumped by 2161.40 percent, reaching US$4.07 million, also from a low base.
- Taiwan imports increased by 147.86 percent.
- Norway saw a substantial rise of 63.23 percent.
- Belarus emerged as a new significant supplier with imports in May after none in April, valued at US$8.49 million.
South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia face sharp declines:
Conversely, some major suppliers faced substantial declines:
- South Korea imports plummeted by 67.51 percent.
- Indonesia imports decreased by 58.54 percent.
- Malaysia imports fell by 42.85 percent.
- USA imports also saw a decline of 41.81 percent.
The overall increase in May’s fertilizer imports suggests a growing demand in Vietnam, driven strongly by imports from China and significant, albeit volatile, contributions from new or resurgent suppliers like Canada, Philippines, and Belarus.
See also: Agriculture in Vietnam 2025: Exports, Challenges & Industry Trends
Vietnam imports of fertilizers, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 173.90 | 158.61 | 9.64% | 749.49 | 100.00% |
| Other | 11.73 | 9.75 | 20.34% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| China | 64.08 | 48.88 | 31.10% | 256.89 | 34.28% |
| Russia | 41.32 | 44.55 | -7.26% | 169.29 | 22.59% |
| Laos | 13.54 | 14.43 | -6.15% | 54.42 | 7.26% |
| Canada | 11.09 | 0.07 | 16104.40% | 20.77 | 2.77% |
| South Korea | 4.80 | 14.77 | -67.51% | 37.40 | 4.99% |
| Philippines | 4.07 | 0.18 | 2161.40% | 4.26 | 0.57% |
| Belgium | 3.96 | 3.64 | 8.94% | 16.04 | 2.14% |
| Norway | 3.47 | 2.13 | 63.23% | 18.95 | 2.53% |
| Taiwan | 3.37 | 1.36 | 147.86% | 11.41 | 1.52% |
| Japan | 3.12 | 3.39 | -7.81% | 13.53 | 1.81% |
| Malaysia | 3.09 | 5.41 | -42.85% | 22.03 | 2.94% |
| Indonesia | 2.73 | 6.59 | -58.54% | 12.30 | 1.64% |
| Germany | 1.70 | 1.35 | 25.66% | 6.20 | 0.83% |
| USA | 0.60 | 1.03 | -41.81% | 3.63 | 0.48% |
| Israel | 0.59 | 0.53 | 11.20% | 19.95 | 2.66% |
| India | 0.35 | 0.31 | 15.53% | 1.28 | 0.17% |
| Thailand | 0.29 | 0.26 | 10.83% | 1.49 | 0.20% |
| Belarus | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 8.49 | 1.13% |