VIETNAMESE GOODS USHER IN A "NEW ERA": SHOCKING EXPORT RECORDS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

nongsanhoangminh
Dec 2
2 min read

The year 2025 is drawing to a close with remarkable figures, affirming Vietnam's position not only as the "kitchen of the world" but also as an indispensable link in the global supply chain. A series of agricultural and industrial products have broken all previous records, propelling Vietnam into the Top 15 largest trading nations on the planet with a total import-export turnover reaching the 801 billion USD milestone.

1. Coffee: The "Leap Forward" of Black Gold

This is the main protagonist in this year's success story.

Record: Even before the end of 2025, coffee export turnover has reached $7.64 billion USD, far surpassing the previous record for the entirety of 2024 ($5.62 billion USD).
Highlight: Interestingly, while volume only increased slightly (~15%), the value surged by over 62%.
Reason: Global coffee prices remain extremely high, and Vietnamese Robusta coffee is increasingly favored, solidifying its irreplaceable position.

2. The "Perfect Duo": Cashew & Pepper

Not to be outdone by coffee, these two "small but mighty" nuts are also racing to set new peaks.

Cashew: Has hit the $4.51 billion USD mark, officially exceeding last year's record of $4.34 billion USD. Vietnam continues to hold the number one position globally in cashew processing and export.
Pepper: After a quiet period, pepper has re-entered the race with a turnover of $1.44 billion USD, surpassing the total results of the entire year 2024.

3. Fruits, Vegetables & Seafood: The Billion-Dollar "Warriors"

Fruits & Vegetables: Continuing their "miraculous" growth momentum with turnover exceeding $7.1 billion USD (up 14.6%). Among these, Durian remains the "bright star" leading the entire sector, often likened to the "gold mine" of Vietnamese agriculture.
Seafood: Reached approximately $9.3 billion USD, with an unexpected bright spot from Lobster and a strong recovery in orders from the US and China.

4. Electronics: The Core Growth Driver

Not only strong in agriculture, Vietnam is strongly transitioning towards high-tech industries.

The electronics sector recorded an absolute value growth of up to $32 billion USD compared to the same period last year.
This is the main driver helping the country's total export turnover surpass the $410 billion USD milestone, leading to a large trade surplus.

PERSPECTIVE & INSIGHT:

This success does not just come from market price luck, but also reflects a quality shift in Vietnamese goods:

Shift from "Quantity" to "Quality": Typical examples are coffee and rice, selling less or about the same amount but earning much more money.
Market Diversification: No longer overly reliant on a single market, Vietnamese goods have penetrated deep into demanding markets like the EU and the US.
New Position: Vietnam is gradually shedding the label of a "raw material exporter" to become a reputable global processing and supply center.

📢 Conclusion: Vietnamese people have the right to be proud as the products of their hands and minds are becoming increasingly valuable and "sought after" globally.

Source: General Collection