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.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 8.47 percent in December
Vietnam produced 147.64 million litres of fresh milk in December, down 8.47 percent from 161.31 million litres in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam down 0.17 percent in December
Vietnam produced 3,981.15 thousand tons of coal in December, down 0.17 percent from 3,987.90 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Soy bean imports Vietnam down 3.46 percent in November, USA / Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$95 million in November, down from US$99 million in October, a change of -3.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 28.69 percent in November, Germany and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$508 million in November, up from US$394 million in October, a change of 28.69 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil imports Vietnam down 42.41 percent in November, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$391 million in November, down from US$679 million in October, a change of -42.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.21 percent in November
Vietnam produced 877.87 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in November, up 4.21 percent from 842.44 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.86 percent in November
Vietnam produced 695.71 thousand tons of processed seafood in November, up 3.86 percent from 669.84 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 3.13 percent in November
Vietnam produced 70.33 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in November, down 3.13 percent from 72.59 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam down 1.71 percent in November
Vietnam produced 521.26 million m 3 of natural gas in November, down 1.71 percent from 530.35 million m 3 in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in November
Vietnam produced 718 thousand tons of crude oil in November, down 0.34 percent from 720.45 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 0.70 percent in November
Vietnam produced 121.50 thousand tons of aluminum in November, up 0.70 percent from 120.66 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 6.49 percent in November
Vietnam produced 13.44 thousand tons of powdered milk in November, up 6.49 percent from 12.62 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 1.45 percent in November, South Korea and China top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$474 million in November, down from US$480 million in October, a change of -1.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 2.32 percent in November
Vietnam produced 146.59 million litres of fresh milk in November, up 2.32 percent from 143.27 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam up 16.50 percent in November
Vietnam produced 4,426.75 thousand tons of coal in November, up 16.50 percent from 3,799.89 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruits and vegetables imports into Vietnam, up 8.12 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$250 million in October, up from US$231 million in September, a change of 8.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, up 12.26 percent in October, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$187 million in October, up from US$167 million in September, a change of 12.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 3.56 percent in October
Vietnam produced 890.27 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in October, up 3.56 percent from 859.70 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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