Top 5 Key Agricultural Export Products Generating Billions of USD for Vietnam

Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as one of the world’s leading agricultural export powerhouses. With a clean production strategy, technological innovation, and a focus on deep processing, the country’s key agricultural export products have made a strong impression in demanding international markets such as Japan, the EU, the United States, and China.

Together with Viot Minh Trang, let’s explore the Top 5 key agricultural export products that have contributed billions of USD to Vietnam’s export turnover in 2024 and the early months of 2025, while identifying the crucial factors behind their success.

Top 5 Key Agricultural Export Products of Vietnam (2024–2025)

The year 2024 marked a remarkable milestone for Vietnam’s agricultural sector, with total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reaching a record high of USD 62.4 to 62.5 billion—an impressive growth of 18.5% to 18.7% compared to 2023. This upward trend has continued into the early months of 2025, with total export turnover in the first five months estimated at USD 28.04 billion, up 15.1% year-on-year. Within this impressive performance, agricultural products have stood out with billion-dollar export revenues:

1. Seafood – Leading the Way with Over USD 10 Billion

Impressive figures: In 2024, Vietnam’s seafood export turnover reached approximately USD 10 to 10.07 billion, an increase of 12.2% to 12.7% compared to 2023. Of this, shrimp accounted for about USD 4 billion and pangasius (catfish) brought in USD 2 billion.
Vietnam’s seafood industry benefits from abundant natural resources from the sea and a well-developed aquaculture system, especially in the Mekong Delta. This strong growth is driven by the diversification of value-added processed products, continuous improvement in quality, and proactive compliance with strict international standards from demanding import markets.
Enterprises have invested heavily in internationally certified farming areas, optimized production processes, and aggressively expanded into high-end markets.

Seafood export

2. Fruits & Vegetables – Surging Ahead with Over USD 7 Billion

Fruit and vegetable exports reached USD 7.1 to 7.2 billion in 2024, marking a remarkable 27.1% increase over 2023. Among them, durian stood out as the “rising star,” contributing approximately USD 3.2 to 3.4 billion.
The outstanding success of this sector stems from long-term investment in high-quality farming practices, increased product value, and significant expansion of export markets.
Notably, successful entry into the Chinese market with key fruits such as durian and bananas gave a major boost. More and more Vietnamese fruit and vegetable products are earning certifications like VietGAP and GlobalGAP, meeting strict food safety and quality standards required by demanding markets, thereby enhancing reputation and export value.

Vegetables and fruits exported

3. Rice – Holding Strong at Nearly USD 6 Billion

In 2024, Vietnam exported 9 to 9.18 million tons of rice, earning USD 5.7 to 5.75 billion. The average export price of rice also increased significantly, once again affirming Vietnam’s position as one of the world’s top rice exporters.
The Vietnamese rice industry has shown resilience and a high capacity to adapt to global market fluctuations. This success is attributed to the major shift towards high-quality, fragrant, and resilient rice varieties such as OM18 and Dai Thom 8, which have helped increase export value. Rising global food demand, along with a flexible export management policy that ensures both domestic food security and export opportunities, has played a key role in this achievement.

Rice

4. Coffee – Value Boosted by Quality, Surpassing USD 5.4 Billion

Vietnam’s coffee export revenue in 2024 reached USD 5.4 to 5.48 billion. This marks the first time Vietnamese coffee exports have surpassed the USD 5 billion milestone—a remarkable achievement despite a slight decline in volume.

Although output experienced some fluctuations, the surge in global coffee prices, along with the growing trend toward sustainably certified coffee (such as UTZ and Rainforest Alliance), has enabled Vietnamese coffee to maintain and elevate its global market position.

The industry’s focus on improving bean quality, diversifying processed coffee products, and optimizing the supply chain has significantly increased the value of this key export item.

Coffee 

Cashew Nuts – Sustainable Growth, Surpassing USD 4 Billion

Cashew exports reached USD 4 to 4.48 billion in 2024, continuing to demonstrate steady growth and strong potential for this sector. Vietnam has firmly established itself as the world’s leading cashew processing hub.

The success of Vietnamese cashew nuts stems from continuous improvements in processing techniques, ensuring compliance with international food safety and hygiene standards, and the strong promotion of clean, organic cashew products.

As global demand for nutritious, health-friendly nuts continues to rise, this trend has created favorable conditions and expanded opportunities for Vietnamese cashew products on the international market.

Cashew

Viot Minh Trang – A Leading Supplier of Agricultural Export Products in Vietnam

Achieving Vietnam’s impressive milestones in agricultural exports would not be possible without the contribution of pioneering enterprises like Viot Minh Trang. We are proud to be one of the leading suppliers of export-grade agricultural products in Vietnam, driven by a commitment to clean, transparent, and sustainable production practices.

Viot Minh Trang manages over 3,000 hectares of raw material areas across key provinces such as Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Hoa Binh, Son La, Dak Lak, and Hanoi, focusing on high-quality agricultural products. Our processing facilities meet strict international standards including ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal, ensuring food safety, product quality, and compliance with global market requirements.

We offer a wide range of products—from fresh, frozen, and dried to ground and OEM/ODM packaged goods—ready to partner with your business by providing clean, premium raw materials and flexible services.

With impressive export figures and enormous growth potential, Vietnam’s key agricultural exports are steadily strengthening their position on the global trade map. The transition toward clean and sustainable production, deep processing, and adherence to international standards is the key to this success. With the partnership of reputable companies like Viot Minh Trang, Vietnamese agricultural products are set to go even further—delivering high economic value and reinforcing the national brand on the world stage.