He said the export value in the first five months of this year was estimated at USD 20.26 billion and is likely to reach USD 55 billion for the whole year.
Thanks to drastic actions since the end of 2022, agro-forestry-aquaculture production remains stable despite various challenges such as high input costs, climate change-induced drought and saltwater intrusion.
Apart from ensuring food security and safety and contributing to macro-economic stability and significant balances of the economy, Vietnam exported nearly 3.9 million tons of rice valued at USD 2.02 billion, up 40.8% in volume and 49% in value year-on-year.
Due to changes in the global demand, there has been a significant decline in the exports of shrimp, tra fish, wood and wooden products, Tien said.
According to the Deputy Minister, the sector will push trade promotions with each industry and market, especially in traditional and potential markets such as the U.S., China, Japan and the European Union. Efforts will also be made to diversify exports via official channels to many markets through negotiations.
To achieve the targets set for 2023, the sector will continue working with localities to pilot measures against IUU fishing. All stages, from breeding, cultivation, care, veterinary disease prevention, to processing and packaging, must be streamlined to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products, he said.
Source: VNA