April 15, 2025 | 03:35 GMT +7

  • Click to copy
Saturday- 17:05, 06/05/2023

Exports of agricultural products in the first four months of the year decreased by 13.3%

(VAN) Looking at the first four months of 2023, the export value of key agro-forestry-fishery products suffers a downtrend over the same period last year.
On May 4, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organized an April 2023 progress meeting. Photo: Ba Thang.

On May 4, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organized an April 2023 progress meeting. Photo: Ba Thang.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the export value of agro-forestry-fishery products in April 2023 was US$ 4.54 billion, down 8.3% compared to the same period last year. Accordingly, the export value of agro-forestry-fishery products in the first four months of 2023 reached US$ 15.66 billion, down 13.3% compared to the same period in 2022.

After the first four months of 2023, the export value of key products tends to decrease compared to the same period last year. TO be more specific, wood exports reached USD$ 3.91 billion, down 30.4%; coffee exports reached US$ 1.7 billion, up 2.5%. Rice exports reached US$ 1.56 billion, up 54.5%. Fruit and vegetable exports reached US$ 1.39 billion, up 19.4%. Cashew exports reached US$ 942 million, up 3.4%.

Shrimp exports reached US$ 843 million, down 39.6%. Rubber exports reached US$ 684.8 million, down 20.1%; pangasius exports reached US$ 558 million, down 39.9%. Cassava exports reached US$ 453 million, down 12.1%; pepper exports reached US$ 325 million, down 10.2%.

The export value of agro-forestry-fishery products in the first four months of 2023 reached US$ 15.66 billion, a 13.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. Photo: TL.

The export value of agro-forestry-fishery products in the first four months of 2023 reached US$ 15.66 billion, a 13.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. Photo: TL.

Regarding the export market of agro-forestry-fishery products, the Asian market reached US$ 7.58 billion, a 2.7% increase; the American market reached US$3 .28 billion, a 39.6% decrease. The European market reached US$ 1.93 billion, a 13% decrease; the African market reached US$ 223 million, a 21.2% decrease; and the Oceania market reached US$ 216 million, a 31% decrease.

Regarding the proportion of exports, the Chinese market accounted for 20.9%, up 3.3%; the American market accounted for 18.9%, down 40.5%; and the Japanese market accounted for 8.1%, up 0.8%.

In the second quarter of 2023, the goal of value-added growth for the entire agricultural sector is to strive to reach 2.9–3%, with the total export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reaching approximately US$ 14 billion.

Author: Pham Hieu

Translated by Huyen Vu

Expanding cocoa cultivation area to meet export standards

Expanding cocoa cultivation area to meet export standards

(VAN) In the Mekong Delta, cocoa has provided stable economic returns for many years. Recently, a surge in cocoa prices has created a strong incentive for farmers to expand their cultivation areas.

Branding Vietnamese bird’s nest: Taking off by three key factors

Branding Vietnamese bird’s nest: Taking off by three key factors

(VAN) Product quality, branding strategy, and technology innovation are key factors for Vietnamese bird’s nest to establish its foothold on the global map.

Branding Vietnamese bird’s nest: Reaching the world

Branding Vietnamese bird’s nest: Reaching the world

(VAN) KOCHAM Deputy President expects that Vietnam would accelerate innovation and development of bird’s nest-based products as a representation of Vietnamese culture.

Australian dairy farmers struggle to compete with imported cheese

Australian dairy farmers struggle to compete with imported cheese

(VAN) Imported dairy products are weakening the local industry, according to dairy farmers and processors.

Vietnamese pomelos officially available in RoK's Lotte Mart

Vietnamese pomelos officially available in RoK's Lotte Mart

(VAN) April 10 marked a significant milestone for Vietnam's agricultural exports as Vietnamese pomelos officially became available at the Lotte Mart supermarket chain in South Korea.

Vietnam carbon market leveraging national low emission development

Vietnam carbon market leveraging national low emission development

(VAN) Vietnam is focusing on developing the legal framework and technical infrastructure for the carbon market, with committed support from global financial institutions.

China's citrus fruits market: Volume to reach 56M tons, value to hit $71B by 2035

China's citrus fruits market: Volume to reach 56M tons, value to hit $71B by 2035

(VAN) The citrus fruits market in China is expected to slow down, but still show steady expansion, with volume reaching 56M tons and value reaching $71B by the end of 2035.

Read more