Vietnam is stepping up efforts to sustain growth in agro-forestry-fishery exports and achieve a target export turnover of more than $74.2 billion in 2026.
At a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 8, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and leaders from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment chaired discussions aimed at addressing challenges facing the sector and identifying solutions to strengthen export momentum.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Vo Van Hung said exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products recorded encouraging growth during the first quarter and April of 2026, driven by strong performance in several key product groups.
Fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly $2.06 billion, while seafood exports generated approximately $3.7 billion. Pepper and spice shipments were valued at around $760 million. Several major export items posted gains in both volume and value, reflecting resilient global demand and improving market competitiveness.
Participants highlighted persistent difficulties in production, processing, logistics and export operations, while proposing measures to enhance competitiveness and expand market access. Many called for a review and improvement of support mechanisms for businesses, simplification of administrative procedures, and accelerated digital transformation in agricultural management and trade.
Participants also stressed the importance of trade promotion, maximizing free trade agreements, and strengthening the role of trade and agricultural offices abroad in market intelligence and early risk warning.
