Coffee and Durian Surge Drive Vietnam’s Agricultural Exports to New Record

Vietnam’s agricultural exports reached a new record in 2025, driven by strong growth in key products such as coffee, durian and cashew nuts, despite significant challenges at the beginning of the year.According to Vietnam Customs, by the end of November 2025, total exports of agro-forestry-fishery products reached approximately USD 64 billion, up 12.6% year-on-year and exceeding the full-year record set in 2024. With current momentum, the USD 70 billion target for the full year is now within reach.Within this overall performance, agricultural products remained the core contributor, generating USD 34.24 billion in export value, up 15%. A notable feature this year is the more concentrated growth structure, with fruit and vegetables leading in scale while coffee stood out in terms of value growth.

Fruit and vegetables emerge as the brightest spot

Fruit and vegetable exports became the most prominent highlight of Vietnam’s agricultural sector in 2025. By late in the year, export turnover exceeded USD 8.5 billion, up around 20% and marking an all-time high. This growth reflects not only higher volumes but also improvements in quality, product structure and compliance with increasingly stringent import standards.

Durian continued to serve as the backbone of the sector, with export value surpassing USD 3.5 billion. Importantly, growth is no longer overly dependent on a single product. Processed fruit and vegetable exports exceeded USD 1.5 billion for the first time, signaling a shift toward longer value chains and reduced reliance on fresh exports.

Coffee leaves a strong mark on export value

Alongside fruit and vegetables, coffee recorded the strongest value-based performance in 2025. Persistently high global prices significantly boosted export earnings, even without a corresponding increase in volume. This highlights a positive transformation in the value chain, where quality, processing and branding are playing a greater role.Cashew nuts also maintained steady growth, further reinforcing the leading position of agricultural products in Vietnam’s export portfolio.

Entering a new growth cycle

According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, the results demonstrate the sector’s strong adaptability amid early-year challenges caused by stricter technical regulations and import controls. Through proactive adjustments in production areas, processing and quality management, the industry has moved past its most difficult phase.

He noted that Vietnam’s agricultural sector is entering a new growth cycle, as both traditional and high-standard markets continue to expand. However, sustainable growth will depend on further standardization of growing areas, stricter quality control and greater market diversification to avoid excessive dependence on a few key products or destinations.