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.
Trump tariffs to have limited impact on Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports: industry group
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector will face minimal disruption from President Donald Trump’s newly announced 46 percent import tariffs, according to Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association. Nguyen has said he believes that the tariffs will not be applied to all sectors of the economy equally with Vietnam’s trade deficit in fruits and vegetables likely to lead to a lower US import tariff, The Investor is reporting. It is not clear how Nguyen reached this conclusion.
Vietnam’s coal imports rise by 5.98 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$647.44 million in March 2025, representing a 5.98 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) coal imports totalled US$1.82 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports soar 101.40 percent in March 2025
Vietnam imported US$504.72 million worth of cashew nuts in March 2025, marking a significant 101.40 percent month-on-month increase compared to February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$924.30 million, with Cambodia being the largest supplier.
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils jump 45.29 percent in March 2025
Vietnam imported US$139.10 million worth of animal and vegetable fats and oils in March 2025, a 45.29 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports for the first quarter to US$333.27 million.
Vietnam seafood group urges halt to US-bound seafood shipments pending tariff negotiation outcome
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has urged Vietnam’s seafood exporters to suspend shipments to the United States pending the results of negotiations over the 46 percent Trump Tariff announced last week, VN Economy is reporting.
Vietnam’s animal fodder imports fall 26.27 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and related materials dropped 26.27 percent month-on-month in March, totalling US$368.03 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decline from February’s total of US$499.18 million, bringing year-to-date imports to just over US$1.16 billion.
Vietnam’s soya bean imports fall 7.81 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s soya bean imports fell 7.81 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$79.22 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$85.93 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$165.15 million.
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones and metals jump 49.14 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, precious metals, and related articles surged 49.14 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$82.66 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$55.43 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$138.09 million.
Vietnam’s manioc and manioc products exports jump by 35.42 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of manioc and manioc products dropped by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$134.52 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s aquaculture feed production increases by 15.6% in February 2025
Vietnam’s aquaculture feed production has shown significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 0.673 million tons of aquaculture feed in January 2025. In February, this figure increased to 0.705 million tons.
Vietnam’s animal feed production increases by 16.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production has seen strong growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.17 million tons of animal feed in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 1.14 million tons.
Vietnam agriculture calls for land limit reform to grow
Agriculture sector business leaders have told Thanh Nien current land limit regulations are forcing them to engage in complex land transfers involving multiple individuals and state approvals, increasing costs and risks. This is resulting in a fragmented, small-scale agricultural landscape that deters private sector investment, particularly in high-tech and export-oriented production.
Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables exports decline by 16.16 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables declined by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$313.97 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s seafood exports at risk as US tightens marine mammal rules
Vietnam’s seafood industry is under mounting pressure as the United States enforces stricter regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which could lead to an import ban on key fishing products by 2026 if Vietnam does not meet US standards, Zing News is reporting.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports fall 30.89 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports dropped by 30.89 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$165.80 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a total of US$239.91 million in January, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.62 million.
Vietnam’s ores and other minerals imports rise 17.96 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s ores and other minerals imports increased by 17.96 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$236.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$436.16 million, reflecting sustained demand for raw materials.
Vietnam’s fertilizers exports rise by 21.67 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fertilizers exports increased by 21.67 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$73.87 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fertilizer imports decline 1.83 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fertilizer imports saw a slight decrease of 1.83 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$141.20 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$143.83 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$286.39 million.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports drop by 46 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s crude oil exports decreased by 46 percent in February 2025 compared to January, amounting to US$123.52 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam rare earth reserves estimate plummets in latest US Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey’s Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025 report has revised down Vietnam’s estimated rare earth reserves from 22 million tons to 3.5 million tons. The report doesn’t provide specific details as to why its estimate has changed other than to say it was “based on company and Government reports.” This change would make Vietnam’s rare earth reserves the sixth biggest in the world.
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