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.
Resources: China, Malaysia top export destinations for Vietnam ore and other minerals product in July
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product totaled $12,257,812 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal: Philippines, Netherlands Vietnam’s top export destinations for coal in July
Vietnam’s coal exports totaled $9,863,108 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Pakistan,Taiwan Vietnam’s top export destinations for tea in July
Vietnam’s tea exports rose to $24,207,229 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Jewellery: USA, Japan Vietnam’s top export destinations for precious stones and metals in July
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals reached $67,366,293 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 27.17 percent increase compared to June, and this strong performance contributed to a year-to-date total of $378,962,387.
Fertilisers: Cambodia, Malaysia top destinations for Vietnam fertiliser exports in July
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports reached $81,271,584 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 4.71 percent increase compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $530,671,295.
Gold: Vietnam abolishes SJC monopoly on bar production
Vietnam has officially ended the 13-year State monopoly on gold bar production, allowing qualified businesses and commercial banks to mint their own bars, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Agriculture: China, Cambodia Vietnam’s top export destinations for animal fodder in July 2025
Vietnam’s animal fodder and materials exports totaled $138,635,092 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 30.79 percent increase compared to June. This strong performance contributed to a year-to-date total of $741,356,192.
Resources: Australia, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam crude oil in July
Vietnam’s crude oil exports reached $138,569,560 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 93.32 percent increase compared to June.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s pepper exports fall 9.96 percent in July
Vietnam’s pepper exports reached $142,126,219 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -9.96 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $989,784,384.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rubber (July 2025)
Vietnam’s rubber exports reached $334,602,783 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rice (July 2025)
Vietnam’s rice exports reached $381,861,183 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fruits and vegetables (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables saw a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $764,843,531, a 5.21 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood: Where Vietnam’s fishery products exports went in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $971,581,934, a 7.21 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Why Vietnam’s “Market Principles” Land Pricing Policy Reversal Push is Worth Watching
Vietnam’s new Land Law tied land prices to the market, driving sharp increases in fees and taxes. This has not been popular, and the backlash has spurred calls to return to state-set valuations. This would, however, not bode well for Vietnam’s market-orientated reform agenda.
Dairy: Vietnam livestock association calls for urgent support to domestic milk production
Vietnam’s livestock industry has warned that heavy reliance on imported milk is threatening the sustainability of domestic dairy farming, urging the government to adopt new policies that prioritise local raw milk production and protect household farmers, according to a post on its website.
Animal feed: Vietnam market forecast to nearly double by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s feed market is valued at US$729 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$1.49 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual rate of 8.3 percent, according to a report from Markets and Research.
Resources: Vietnam’s top import origins for precious stones, metals, and articles thereof (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $98,039,430, a 37.31 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for rubber products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $113,028,020, a 5.40 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import origins for animal, vegetable fats and oils (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $123,047,098, a -8.46 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Dairy: Vietnam’s top import origins for milk and milk products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $129,210,537, a -13.68 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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