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.
Rubber: Vietnam imports jump 19.36 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of rubber reached US$242.58 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 19.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.19 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s animal fodder and material imports reach $426 million in May
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials amounted to $426 million in May, representing a 4.27% increase compared to April. For the year-to-date, total imports in this category reached $2 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits & vegetables: Vietnam exports surge 17.77% in May
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$616.54 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 17.77 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.30 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam corn imports jump 16.13 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of corn reached US$265.12 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 16.13 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.04 billion.
Energy Vietnam petroleum product exports plunge 34.36% in May
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$60.23 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 34.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$413.38 million.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports dip 4.75 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cotton reached US$276.46 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.75 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.35 billion.
Rubber: Vietnam exports surge 25.43% in May
Vietnam’s exports of rubber reached US$174.92 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.43 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.05 billion.
Coffee: Vietnam exports dip 10.97% in May
Vietnam’s exports of coffee reached US$859.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 10.97 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$4.70 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam fertiliser exports jump 13.76% in May
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.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports plummet by 40 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts reached US$434.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.70 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.08 billion.
Wood & Wooden Products: Vietnam Imports Climb by 21.89% in May
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products reached US$301.02 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 21.89 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.22 billion.
Aquaculture: Vietnam fishery product exports jump 10.68% in May
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products reached nearly US$997.12 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase of 10.68 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$4.21 billion.
Crude oil: Vietnam exports plunge 38.36% in May
Vietnam’s exports of crude oil reached US$95.18 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 38.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$595.99 million.
Petroleum products: Vietnam imports plunge by 16.88 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products reached US$480.41 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 16.88 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.69 billion.
Energy: Vietnam crude oil imports plunge by 20.19 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of crude oil amounted to US$557.12 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 20.19 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.42 billion.
Energy: Vietnam’s coal imports fall 2.94 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of coal reached US$685.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 2.94 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.21 billion.
Aquaculture: US’s Cargill exits Vietnam aquaculture feed market, closes two plants
Cargill has confirmed it is exiting Vietnam’s aquafeed business, including the closure of its facilities in Dong Thap and Long An, and its aquaculture technical application centre (TAC) in Tien Giang, Chan Nuoi Vietnam has reported.
Energy: Vietnam signs EPC contract for long-delayed O Mon IV gas power plant
Vietnam has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the O Mon IV thermal power plant in Can Tho, awarding it to a consortium of Doosan Enerbility (South Korea) and PECC2 (Vietnam), English language news site, The Investor has reported. The deal is part of the much-delayed Block B–O Mon power-gas chain.
Agriculture: AFIA secures US$242,600 for Vietnam export push
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has secured US$242,600 in funding from the US Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Program (EMP) to expand its market development efforts in Vietnam, World Grain has reported.
Wood: New Forests makes first Vietnam investment with Tavico Group partnership
New Forests has announced its first investment in Vietnam via its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2), acquiring a stake in Tavico Group, one of the country’s largest suppliers of solid wood lumber and logs. The move marks TAFF2’s fourth acquisition and its first in timber processing infrastructure in Vietnam, New Forests has said in a statement.
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