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.
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.
Agriculture: Vietnam rice exports drop 27.13% in May
Vietnam’s exports of rice reached US$408.22 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 27.13 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.17 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit & beverage imports rise 4.80 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$195.72 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$987.32 million.
Coal: Vietnam Exports Plunge 65.47% in May
Vietnam’s exports of coal reached just US$6.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a dramatic decrease of 65.47 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$53.51 million.
Food & beverage: Vietnam imports up 20.17 percent in May, Indonesia top supplier
Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils reached US$149.53 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 20.17 percent compared to April, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$607.41 million.
Mining: Vietnam’s tungsten industry to grow fivefold by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s tungsten industry will expand from US$15 million in 2025 to US$80.35 million by 2034, posting a 20.5 percent CAGR, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Mining: Vietnam’s rare earth sector could reach US$837 millions by 2034: Report
The Vietnamese rare earth market is forecast to grow from US$220 million in 2025 to US$836.65 million by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 percent, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Mining: Vietnam ores & minerals exports plunge 51.66% in May
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product reached US$12.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 51.66 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$84.79 million.
Coffee: Vietnam prices fall sharply on stronger Brazilian supply and shifting investor capital
Vietnamese and global coffee prices have fallen steeply since early May, with market experts pointing to oversupply and reduced speculative interest as the key drivers, Zing News has reported.
Mining: Vietnam ores and mineral imports plunge by 29.57 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other minerals products reached US$235.62 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 29.57 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.31 billion.
Cashew Nuts: Vietnam Exports Surge 11.49% in May
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts reached US$550.84 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 11.49 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.88 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam tea exports jump 25.99% in May
Vietnam’s exports of tea reached US$18.66 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.99 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$76.50 million. Vietnam is a major global tea exporter, ranking among the top five.
Precious stones & metals: Vietnam exports surge 11.87% in May
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof reached US$51.69 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 11.87 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$258.61 million.
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