The agriculture and environment sector has set an agro-forestry-aquatic export target of 73-74 billion USD for 2026, requiring the sector to remain steadfast in its strategy of market opening and boosting export efficiency, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien.
As reported in Vietnamnet Global, speaking at the ministry’s regular press briefing on January 6, Tien said 2026 is forecast to pose even greater challenges than 2025. However, the sector has more than 40 years of Doi moi (renewal) experience, while recent agricultural restructuring has created a solid foundation for growth.
The sector is now better aligned with international markets and has steadily diversified export destinations. Alongside traditional partners, exports to Europe and Africa have recorded strong growth. These are seen as promising markets in addition to Asian destinations and niche segments, while the Middle East also offers considerable potential.
Although the US has imposed countervailing duties, restructuring of production, proactive trade promotion by businesses, and more methodical organisation of raw-material areas provide a firm basis for the sector to strive for export earnings of 73-74 billion USD in 2026, the Deputy Minister said.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment warned that by 2026, challenges will grow due to climate change, dwindling resources, pollution, and the loss of biodiversity, all of which pose serious threats to food security and people’s livelihoods. As management requirements become broader, the implementation of international commitments on emissions reduction, green growth, nature conservation and low-emission agriculture will place significant pressure on resources and governance capacity.
In response, the ministry will strengthen resource management, environmental protection and climate resilience, while optimising the value of land, water, forests and biodiversity to support sustainable agriculture and socio-economic development.
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