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.
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.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 0.38 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1,308.21 thousand tons of animal feed in October, up 0.38 percent from 1,303.23 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coffee exports from Vietnam down 14.68 percent in October, Germany and Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$394 million in October, down 14.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 7.86 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$480 million in October, down 7.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 4.94 percent in October
Vietnam produced 14.79 thousand tons of powdered milk production in October, up 4.94 percent from 14.10 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.57 percent in October
Vietnam produced 682.92 thousand tons of processed seafood production in October, up 3.57 percent from 659.40 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam up 14.35 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$1,159 million in October, 14.35 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminium production in Vietnam up 2.83 percent in October
Vietnam produced 127.12 thousand tons of aluminium production in October, up 2.83 percent from 123.62 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 3.17 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1,895.59 thousand tons of gasoline and oil production in October, up 3.17 percent from 1,837.43 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam down 29.36 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$927 million in October, down 29.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam up 17.10 percent in October
Vietnam produced 74.57 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in October, up 17.10 percent from 63.68 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in October over September
Vietnam produced 685 thousand tons of crude oil in October, down 0.34 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Milk imports into Vietnam, up 2.12 percent in October, New Zealand and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$102 million in October up 2.12 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 6.79 percent in October
Vietnam produced 148 million litres of fresh milk in October, up 6.79 percent from 139 million litres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam up 24.44 percent in October
Vietnam produced 2.97 million tonnes of coal in October, up 24.44 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, down 26.51 percent in September, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam’s cotton imports fell sharply to US$166.89 million in September, down 26.51 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached US$2.26 billion, led by the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 0.70 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production rose slightly in September 2025, reaching 1.31 million tonnes, up 0.70 percent from August, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
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