Export revenue estimated at $7.42 billion.

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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