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.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 14.18 percent in March / year-on-year +5.96%, YTD +9.07%
Vietnam produced 779.60 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in March, up 14.18 percent from 682.80 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 13.55 percent in March 2026 vs February
Vietnam produced 1,306.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in March, up 13.55 percent from 1,150.81 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Seafood production in Vietnam up 14.62 percent in March / year-on-year +23.64%, YTD +23.36%
Vietnam produced 662.25 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in March, up 14.62 percent from 577.78 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
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Vietnam wheat imports up 6.82 percent in March 2026 / Australia +17.97%, Canada +197.12%
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$288 million in March, up from US$270 million in February, a change of 6.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam rice exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$479 million in March, up from US$285 million in February, a change of 68.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 17.84 percent in March / year-on-year +12.09%, YTD +5.10%
Vietnam produced 149.85 million litres of fresh milk in March, up 17.84 percent from 127.16 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fertiliser exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported fertiliser to the tune of US$173 million in March, up from US$85.43 million in February, a change of 102.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports up 47.45% MoM in March 2026 / Germany +18.57%, USA +90.74%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$990 million in March, up from US$672 million in February, a change of 47.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam milk and dairy imports up 12.92 percent in March 2026 / New Zealand -25.52%, USA +63.10%
Vietnam imported milk and dairy to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnamese Coffee and the Iran War: Prices Down, Input Costs Up
Vietnamese coffee prices have been sliding for months now, down roughly 40 percent since April last year. For traders and farmers holding on to their beans in the hopes of higher prices, their woes are now being compounded by input costs driven higher by the war in Iran.
Vietnam soybean imports up 12.38% in March 2026 / Brazil 91.26%, USA – 35.62%
Vietnam imported soybeans to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fertilisers imports up 82.46 percent in March 2026 / China 104.67%, Laos +215.86%
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$148 million in March, up from US$81 million in February, a change of 82.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 31.38 percent in March / year-on-year -1.12%, YTD +0.27%
Vietnam produced 538.76 million m 3 of natural gas in March, up 31.38 percent from 410.08 million m 3 in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 13.25 percent in March / year-on-year +10.91%, YTD +11.53%
Vietnam produced 756.81 thousand tonnes of crude oil in March, up 13.25 percent from 668.29 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports down 48.02 percent in February 2026 / China -10.76%, USA – 80.23%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$193 million in February, down from US$372 million in January, a change of -48.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 14.35 percent in February / year-on-year +8.89%, YTD +13.86%
Vietnam produced 1,386.76 thousand tonnes of animal feed in February, up 14.35 percent from 1,212.73 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam up 42.27 percent in February / year-on-year -28.55%, YTD -6.13%
Vietnam produced 4,142.45 thousand tons of coal in February, up 42.27 percent from 2,911.74 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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