rice export<\/a> temporarily restricted its own, global demand for Vietnamese rice surged. Export volume in 2025 was about 8.5 million tonnes, continuing steady growth of 5.4% year on year.<\/p>\nThe main export destinations are Asian countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Exports of high-quality varieties such as ST25 and jasmine rice to Japan are increasing, and some supermarkets have begun carrying them.<\/p>\n
5th: Cashew Nuts (US$3.8 billion)<\/h3>\n
Cashew nuts hold the world's top position in both export value and export volume. The main export destinations are the US, the Netherlands, and China, and the model of importing raw cashews from Africa, processing them domestically, and re-exporting them has taken hold.<\/p>\n
Mechanization of processing plants is advancing, achieving both stable quality and reduced production costs.<\/p>\n
6th: Vegetables and Fruit (US$3.6 billion)<\/h3>\n
Vegetables and fruit are one of the fastest-growing fields in recent years. Durian, mango, banana, and lychee lead the export volume, and durian in particular is expanding rapidly toward China.<\/p>\n
Export value in 2025 maintained high growth, up 11.2% year on year. In the Japanese market too, the volume of Vietnamese bananas and mangoes in circulation is increasing, and awareness is rising.<\/p>\n
7th: Natural Rubber (US$2.3 billion)<\/h3>\n
The main producing areas for natural rubber are the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands region. China accounts for about 60% of exports, and it depends on demand for automobile tires. It is easily swayed by international commodity prices, and its growth rate is gentler than that of other items.<\/p>\n
[8th to 10th] Features of Pepper, Cassava, and Black Tea<\/h2>\n8th: Pepper (US$1.3 billion)<\/h3>\n
In pepper export volume, it has maintained the world's top position for many years. The main producing areas are Binh Phuoc and Dak Lak Provinces in the south.<\/p>\n
India, the US, and Germany are the top export destinations, and Vietnamese pepper is highly rated for quality in the spice industry. Export value in 2025 is on a recovery trend, up 8.9%.<\/p>\n
9th: Cassava Products (US$1.1 billion)<\/h3>\n
Cassava is processed and exported as starch and tapioca pearls. The main export destination is China, where demand for the food-processing industry is stable. While there is no major growth, it is an item with a stable export base.<\/p>\n
10th: Black Tea (US$350 million)<\/h3>\n
The main producing area for black tea is Thai Nguyen Province in the north. Pakistan, Taiwan, and Russia are the main export destinations, and although the scale of export value is small, the shift to organic tea and high-quality products is advancing. Exports of green tea and oolong tea to Japan are also increasing.<\/p>\n
The Relationship Between Japan and Vietnamese Agricultural Products<\/h2>\n
Japan is one of the important export destinations for Vietnamese agricultural products. Imports of seafood, coffee, bananas, and vegetables are large, and Vietnamese food has become indispensable in Japanese supermarkets and the food-service industry.<\/p>\n