Vietnam Agricultural Export Market Update – January 2026
Supply, Demand and Trade Outlook
Introduction
Vietnam’s agricultural export sector continued to perform strongly in recent years. In 2025, the total export value of agriculture, forestry and fishery products reached approximately USD 62–64 billion, highlighting Vietnam’s growing role in global agricultural supply chains.
Entering 2026, global demand for commodities such as coffee, spices and biomass energy materials remains stable, supporting continued trade activity for major agricultural exporting countries including Vietnam.
Vietnam Agricultural Export Overview
Vietnam exports a wide range of agricultural commodities to more than 180 international markets. Major destinations include the European Union, China, the United States, Japan and South Korea.
Among the most important export products are coffee beans, spices, fruits and renewable biomass materials. Competitive pricing, favorable climate conditions and established supply chains have allowed Vietnam to remain one of the key agricultural suppliers in Asia.
Coffee Export Situation
Coffee remains one of Vietnam’s most valuable agricultural export products.
Recent trade statistics show that Vietnam exported approximately 1.6 million tons of coffee in 2025, generating close to USD 8.9 billion in export revenue. Vietnam continues to be the largest producer and exporter of robusta coffee in the world.
Coffee production is concentrated mainly in the Central Highlands region, including the provinces of Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Lam Dong and Dak Nong.
Vietnamese Robusta Coffee Beans from Vietnam are widely used by international coffee roasters and food manufacturers due to their strong flavor profile and competitive pricing.
Spices and Ginger Market
Vietnam is also an important supplier of spices to global markets. Products such as pepper, cinnamon and ginger are widely used in the food processing and seasoning industries.
Global demand for fresh ginger remains stable, particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Vietnamese Fresh Ginger from Vietnam is valued for its strong aroma and suitable quality for both fresh consumption and processing.
Ginger production in Vietnam is mainly concentrated in several northern and central provinces where climate conditions support stable harvest seasons.
Biomass Energy and Wood Chips
Vietnam has become one of the leading exporters of biomass energy materials in Asia. Wood chips are widely used in pulp production and biomass power plants.
Industry estimates indicate that Vietnam exports approximately 14–16 million tons of wood chips annually, with major export destinations including Japan, China and South Korea.
Vietnamese Wood Chips for Biomass Energy play an increasingly important role as countries expand renewable energy programs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Global Demand Trends
Several global trends continue to support demand for agricultural commodities:
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growing global food consumption
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increasing coffee consumption worldwide
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strong demand for natural spices and food ingredients
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expansion of renewable biomass energy programs
These factors continue to support international trade in agricultural products.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead to the coming months, global demand for agricultural commodities is expected to remain stable. Coffee consumption continues to grow worldwide, while spices and biomass energy materials maintain steady demand in international markets.
With diversified agricultural production and established export infrastructure, Vietnam is expected to remain an important supplier of agricultural commodities for global buyers in 2026.