HCMC – Vietnam’s January-June agro-forestry-fishery product exports have surged 19% year-on-year to US$29.2 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
For seven product groups – coffee, rubber, rice, fruits and vegetables, cashew nuts, shrimp, and wood products, their exports have exceeded US$1 billion each.
Imports in the sector have totaled US$20.92 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$8.28 billion from January to June.
The U.S., China, and Japan remain key export destinations. Exports to the U.S. account for 20.7% of the total, increasing by 20.8% compared to the same period last year.
