Vietnam’s export value of agro-forestry-aquatic products to the European Union reached $7.42 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of more than 40%, according to reports presented at a recent conference.
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore measures to boost exports to the EU, attracted more than 200 participants both onsite and online.
The EU is the world’s third-largest market for agro-forestry-aquatic products and also the third-largest importer of Vietnamese goods. However, Vietnam’s market share remains relatively small, at around 2%.
Representatives from local authorities, associations, and businesses stressed the need to meet the EU’s stringent standards; strengthen national branding; and develop green, clean products aligned with European consumer preferences. They also highlighted the importance of embedding cultural value and compelling Vietnamese narratives in exported products to enhance competitiveness.
Mr. Le Duc Tien, Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Province’s People’s Committee, proposed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies support stronger direct connections between Vietnamese enterprises and EU distribution networks through the country’s embassy and trade office network in Europe. He also called for greater assistance in providing market insights, technical standards, and updates on new EU regulations, as well as intensified trade promotion.
Delegates further emphasized the need to expand logistics infrastructure in Vietnam's north-central region, including investment in logistics centers, regional cold storage systems, and the establishment of testing and inspection facilities to better serve export activities to the EU.
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