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Category: Raw Materials & Natural Resources
This category covers key natural resources, including agriculture, fisheries, forestry, mining, and energy. It explores production trends, exports, imports, and government policies affecting raw material industries. Topics include supply chain dynamics, sustainability efforts, and the role of natural resources in global commodity markets. This section is essential for understanding the resource-driven sectors that underpin the economy and their impact on domestic and international trade.
Energy: Vietnam’s leading coal suppliers in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of coal saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $645,463,992, a -5.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import sources for petroleum products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $694,141,370, a 44.49 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for animal feed and materials (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $105,996,663, a -2.66 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: US meat exporters urge Vietnam non-tariff barrier cuts as part of Trump trade deal
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is pushing for full tariff elimination and the removal of restrictive non-tariff barriers on meat imports in Vietnam as part of any trade deal agreed between Vietnam and the US, according to a statement published by the National Hog Farmer.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import sources for animal feed (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Animal fodders and animal fodder materials saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $334,498,216, a -21.44 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam pepper exports dip 1.01% in May
Vietnam’s exports of pepper reached US$182.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.01 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$690.43 million.
Wheat: Vietnam Imports Plummet 56.17 Percent in May, Brazil’s Absence Looms Large
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$91.04 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a drastic decrease of 56.17 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$728.97 million.
Dairy: Vietnam’s milk powder production posts strong growth through May 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 13,700 tonnes of milk powder in May 2025, up from 13,200 tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Trade: Vietnam agriculture ministry expecting US$6.2 billion loss on 20 percent US tariff
Export turnover in the second half of 2025 is projected to fall by 20 percent, equal to a loss of US$6.2–6.5 billion, with overall growth slowing to around 3.85 percent if a 20 percent US tariff is imposed, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In a worst-case scenario, with a 46 percent tariff, second-half exports could drop by as much as US$12.3 billion, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Dairy: Vietnam’s fresh milk production sees steady growth in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 145.1 million litres of fresh milk in May 2025, up from 135.1 million litres in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Rubber products: Vietnam imports up 7.15 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products reached US$109.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$486.28 million.
Aquaculture: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises sharply in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 0.60 million tonnes of processed seafood in May 2025, up from 0.57 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Soybeans: Vietnam imports skyrocket by 97.16 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of soybeans reached an impressive US$110.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a near-doubling of imports with a significant increase of 97.16 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$428.98 million.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s output mixed in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 0.70 million tonnes of crude oil in May 2025, up from 0.63 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s beer production edges higher in May, slightly down year-to-date
Vietnam produced an estimated 390.5 million litres of beer in May 2025, up from 357.1 million litres in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Mining: Vietnam’s coal output rises in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 4.43 million tonnes of coal in May 2025, slightly up from 4.28 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Precious stones & metals: Vietnam imports dip 3.79 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof reached US$77.61 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 3.79 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$387.40 million.
Agriculture: Vietnam Fertilizers imports up 9.64 percent in May, China leads the surge
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.
Dairy: Vietnam milk imports jump 13.59 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products reached US$126.52 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 13.59 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$578.95 million.
Rubber products: Vietnam exports dip 4.59% in May, but Indonesia and Russia show strong growth
Vietnam’s exports of rubber products reached US$124.09 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.59 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$580.91 million.
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