Agricultural exports maintain growth momentum as businesses proactively adapt to markets

In the first 10 months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products reached more than US$63 billion, up 8% year on year. In the final months of the year, businesses are stepping up production, making use of by-products and increasing the value of processed products to meet demand in international markets.

Agricultural exports still have considerable room to grow As the economy sets its sights on high growth, exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products continue to play an important role in generating foreign currency earnings, boosting production and sustaining jobs. With positive growth results in the first 10 months, the final months of the year are seen as a period to accelerate efforts and help the sector meet its export target. Workers pack corn cobs and agricultural by-products at a processing plant to increase added value and fulfill export orders At Tan Dong Trading and Manufacturing Company Limited, a range of agricultural products are exported to dozens of countries. The company says there is still significant room for growth, including in by-products such as corn husks. The U.S. market alone has demand for around 400 containers a year, while the company currently exports only about one container per month. Bach Ngoc Ha, deputy director of Tan Dong Trading and ...