In the first five months of 2026, the agriculture and environment sector maintained positive growth momentum, ensuring food supplies for both domestic consumption and export. Notably, agro-forestry-fishery export turnover reached $30.69 billion, a 9.2% increase compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, import turnover reached $22.28 billion, up 12.6%. The trade surplus continued to grow, reaching $8.41 billion, a 1.1% increase.
These figures were announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at a press briefing on June 1.
By product category, agricultural products achieved an export value of $16.38 billion (up 6.1%); forestry products reached $7.65 billion (up 4.5%); and aquatic products hit $4.65 billion (up 10.6%). Notably, livestock exports reached $308 million, a sharp increase of 43.2%; production inputs reached $1.7 billion (up 83%); and salt exports reached $6.7 million (up 45.8%).
Major export markets continued to record positive results. China accounted for 20.5% of Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports, growing by 28.4%; the European Union (EU) accounted for 11.8%, up 4.2%; and Japan accounted for 6.8%, up 3.5%. Conversely, the US market accounted for 18.5% of the market share but saw a 3.6% decrease compared to the same period last year.
To achieve growth targets for the remaining months of the year, the ministry will focus on the synchronized implementation of resolutions, strategies, master plans, and sector development programs.
The ministry will also continue to promote digital transformation, scientific and technological development, the construction of e-government, and the completion of the national land database in 2026.
According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Mr. Dang Ngoc Diep, the sector has set a growth target of 3.7% for 2026, with an aim to reach 4%. To date, key indicators are closely following the set plan, creating a favorable foundation to fulfill the year's growth objectives.
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