Map of Vietnam’s Major Agricultural Export Products
09/03/2026 | Tác giả: Admin
Vietnam is one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters. Thanks to its tropical climate, extensive river systems, and diverse ecological regions, many Vietnamese agricultural products have become key export commodities.
Products such as rice, coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, tropical fruits, and seafood are exported to more than 180 countries and territories. Among these, several products rank among the world’s top in both production and export value.
This article will help you understand the map of Vietnam’s agricultural exports, showing which regions specialize in certain crops and which products play a major role in the country’s export economy.
Overview of Vietnam’s Agricultural Exports
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam’s total export value of agriculture, forestry, and fishery products typically reaches 50–60 billion USD per year.
The most important agricultural export products include:
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Rice
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Coffee
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Cashew nuts
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Black pepper
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Rubber
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Fresh fruits and vegetables
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Seafood
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Wood products
Vietnam currently holds leading global positions in several agricultural exports, including:
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The world’s largest exporter of cashew nuts
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One of the largest exporters of black pepper
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Top 2 coffee exporter globally
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Top 3 rice exporter worldwide
Mekong Delta – The Rice and Tropical Fruit Basket
The Mekong Delta is the largest agricultural production area in the country. This region contributes the majority of Vietnam’s rice and tropical fruit exports.
Major agricultural products in the region include:
Rice Exports
Vietnam is one of the largest rice exporters in the world. Most export rice is grown in provinces such as:
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An Giang
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Dong Thap
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Kien Giang
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Long An
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Soc Trang
High-quality Vietnamese rice varieties are exported to markets including:
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Philippines
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China
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Indonesia
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African countries
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European markets
Tropical Fruits
The Mekong Delta is also a major fruit-producing region, known for products such as:
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Mango
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Dragon fruit
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Durian
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Rambutan
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Longan
In recent years, Vietnamese durian exports have grown rapidly, especially after gaining official export approval to the Chinese market.
Central Highlands – Vietnam’s Coffee Hub
The Central Highlands is the largest coffee-growing region in the country and one of the major coffee-producing areas in the world.
Key coffee-producing provinces include:
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Dak Lak
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Gia Lai
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Dak Nong
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Lam Dong
Vietnam is currently the largest exporter of Robusta coffee in the world.
Major import markets for Vietnamese coffee include:
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Germany
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Italy
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United States
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Japan
In addition to coffee, the Central Highlands also produce other export-oriented crops such as:
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Black pepper
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Rubber
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Macadamia nuts
Southeast Region – The Cashew and Rubber Capital
The Southeast Vietnam is the main production area for cashew nuts and rubber exports.
Major cashew-producing provinces include:
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Binh Phuoc
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Dong Nai
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Ba Ria – Vung Tau
Among them, Binh Phuoc is widely known as the cashew capital of Vietnam.
Vietnamese cashews are exported to more than 90 countries, with major markets including:
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United States
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Netherlands
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China
The Southeast region also has large rubber plantations serving global markets.
South Central Coast – Pepper and Seafood Production
The South Central Coast has favorable climatic conditions for growing pepper and developing seafood farming.
Black Pepper
Vietnam is one of the world’s leading exporters of black pepper.
Major pepper-producing provinces include:
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Gia Lai
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Dak Nong
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Ba Ria – Vung Tau
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Binh Phuoc
Vietnamese pepper is exported to more than 100 countries.
Seafood
Coastal provinces such as:
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Khanh Hoa
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Binh Dinh
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Phu Yen
have strong seafood farming and processing industries for export.
Key seafood products include:
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Shrimp
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Pangasius (catfish)
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Tuna
Red River Delta – Vegetables and Processed Agricultural Products
The Red River Delta has a smaller agricultural area compared to other regions but plays an important role in producing:
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Export vegetables
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Processed agricultural products
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Food products
Provinces with major vegetable production areas include:
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Hai Duong
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Hung Yen
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Bac Giang
Some notable products include:
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Lychee
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Longan
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Frozen vegetables
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Processed food products
The Role of Agriculture in Vietnam’s Export Economy
Agriculture not only provides livelihoods for millions of farmers but also plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s international trade.
Key advantages of Vietnamese agricultural products include:
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Diverse tropical climate
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Competitive production costs
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Large production capacity
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Numerous free trade agreements
Trade agreements such as EVFTA and CPTPP are helping Vietnamese agricultural products expand into global markets.
Future Trends in Vietnam’s Agricultural Exports
In the coming years, Vietnam’s agricultural export strategy will focus on:
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Improving product quality
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Increasing value-added processing
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Expanding into premium markets
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Developing sustainable agriculture
International standards such as GlobalGAP and VietGAP will play an increasingly important role in accessing global markets.
Conclusion
The map of Vietnam’s agricultural exports shows that each ecological region has its own advantages.
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Mekong Delta: rice and tropical fruits
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Central Highlands: coffee and pepper
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Southeast Vietnam: cashew nuts and rubber
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South Central Coast: seafood
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Red River Delta: vegetables and processed agricultural products
Thanks to this diversity, Vietnam is increasingly establishing itself as one of the world’s important suppliers of agricultural products.
