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.
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.
Vietnam’s corn imports drop 50.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s corn imports fell sharply by 50.43 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$123.80 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$373.73 million.
Vietnam’s animal fodder imports surge 64.06 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s animal fodder and fodder material imports rose by 64.06 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$499.18 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase from January’s total of US$304.27 million, driven by higher demand from key suppliers.
Vietnam’s animal fodders, materials exports rise by 15.24 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials increased by 15.24 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$84.05 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables fall 21.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables declined by 21.15 percent month-on-month in January to US$239.91 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$304.28 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers rise 15.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers increased by 15.67 percent month-on-month in January to US$143.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$124.34 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers rise 15.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers increased by 15.67 percent month-on-month in January to US$143.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$124.34 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s ore and mineral exports drop by 70.40 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other mineral products fell by 70.40 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$7.99 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and materials fall 24.36 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials decreased by 24.36 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$72.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$96.42 million recorded in December.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector in Vietnam records US$4.53 million fall in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector recorded a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of negative US$4.53 million, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. That said, this actually marks an improvement over December, which saw a total withdrawal of FDI of US$17.0 million in registered capital.
African Swine Fever continues to wreak havoc on Vietnam’s pork market
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever–or ASF–have been reported in multiple provinces in Vietnam and have been ravaging pork supplies pushing up pork prices.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports fall by 29.21 percent in January
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports declined by 29.21 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$374.50 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit and vegetable processing industry in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables increased by 118.4 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 140.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products fall 14.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products decreased by 14.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$200.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$234.00 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports decline by 7.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports fell by 7.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$60.71 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports nearly double in January
Vietnam’s crude oil exports surged by 99.40 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$228.75 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production rises in January but lags behind year-on-year levels
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production increased by 165.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. This was an improvement from December 2024, when output was 154.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s pepper exports decline by 9.86 percent in January
Vietnam’s pepper exports fell by 9.86 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$87.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodder falls in January
Vietnam imported US$304.27 million worth of animal fodders and animal fodder materials in January, reflecting a 33.42 percent decline from December, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s animal feed production estimated to reach 15.32 million tons in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 1.35 million tons of animal feed, demonstrating stable production levels despite a slight increase in December.
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