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.
Animal fodders & materials imports for Vietnam, up 7.38 percent month-on-month in September, Argentina and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and materials rose 7.38 percent in September 2025 to US$414.28 million from US$385.80 million in August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.47 billion.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.83 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s fresh milk output in September 2025 reached 136 million litres, down 0.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Coal imports for Vietnam, up 21.35 percent month-on-month in September, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$457.27 million in September 2025, up 21.35 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total coal import value for the first nine months of the year to US$5.17 billion.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 0.50 percent in September 2025, Italy and Germany top buyers
Vietnam’s coffee exports in September 2025 reached US$462.28 million, up 0.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This modest increase brought year-to-date exports to US$7.01 billion.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 0.92 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production rose slightly by 0.92 percent in September 2025 to 668 thousand tons from 661 thousand tons in August, according to the National Statistics Office. Over the first nine months of 2025, production reached 5.31 million tons, up 9 percent compared with the same period last year.
Fishery product exports from Vietnam down 5.63 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s fishery exports declined slightly in September, totalling US$1.01 billion, down 5.63 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 19.76 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium output rose sharply in September 2025, reaching 122 thousand tons, up 19.76 percent from August, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Total production for the first nine months of the year stood at 1.11 million tons, reflecting stable year-on-year growth.
Australian business man detained in Vietnam on fraud allegations
Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah, an Australian national and General Director of Nam Song Hau Oil and Gas (NSH Petro), was detained by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security on Saturday, for alleged fraud under Article 174 of the Penal Code, VN Express has reported.
Crude oil imports for Vietnam, up 18.83 percent month-on-month in September, Kuwait and Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose 18.83 percent month on month to US$776.84 million in September 2025, according to the latest Data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the first nine months of the year, imports reached US$5.98 billion.
Overhaul of Vietnam’s rare earths management system tabled, oversight to go from local to state
Vietnamese authorities have tables plans to overhaul its rare earths management system by classifying the minerals as “special strategic resources” and placing full control under the central government, VN Express has reported.
Fruit & vegetable exports from Vietnam up 38.02 percent in September, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables surged in September 2025, reaching US$1.31 billion, up 38.02 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea’s SK Earthon selling stake in Vietnam oil project valued at US$140 million
SK Earthon, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, is selling its stake in three oil blocks in Vietnam valued at about 200 billion won (US$140 million) as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, The Korean Economic Daily (KED) has reported.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.15 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil output was 1.54 million tons in September, down 1.15 percent from August’s 1.56 million tons, according to the latest data from National Statistics Office. In the first nine months of 2025, cumulative production reached 13.54 million tons, up 7.9 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam’s State Bank floats creating national gold trading floor
Vietnam’s State Bank is looking to create a national gold trading floor to be tested in three stages, according to Dao Xuan Tuan, Director of the Foreign Exchange Management Department and reported by VN Express.
Liquefied petroleum gas production in Vietnam up 0.57 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in September 2025 totalled 64 thousand tons, a modest increase of 0.57 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 18.25 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s natural gas production rose to 501 million cubic metres in September 2025, up 18.25 percent from 424 million cubic metres in August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 1.84 percent in September 2025
Crude oil production in Vietnam fell 1.84 percent month-on-month to 690,000 tonnes in September 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam to introduce gold import quota system, but limits tied to SBV policy goals
Vietnam’s central bank will begin issuing annual import and export quotas for gold starting October 10, 2025, under a new circular, VN Express has reported. However, annual quotas will be set based on monetary policy goals, and foreign reserve levels, which could limit efficacy.
Coal production in Vietnam in September 2025 up 15.32 percent
Vietnam’s coal production rose 15.32 percent month-on-month to 3,417 thousand tonnes in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Meat: Vietnam’s pork production up 2 percent in Q3 2025
Vietnam’s pork production reached 1.34 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2025, up 2 percent year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office. This marks a modest increase from the second quarter’s 1.33 million tonnes, reflecting stable herd recovery and stronger domestic demand.
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