The association particularly urged businesses to buy fragrant and high-quality varieties, such as DT8 and OM18, at prices of VNĐ7,000 (US$0.27) per kilogramme or higher.
The final rates were significantly higher than those announced in the preliminary results in February, creating additional pressure on Vietnamese exporters.
To achieve annual export growth of 15-16 per cent, total shipments would need to reach about $546-551 billion, requiring monthly exports of roughly $45-46 billion for the remainder of the year.
Under the EU''s latest import control regime, four Vietnamese plant products remain subject to increased border inspections: durian, dragon fruit, okra and chilli peppers.
According to the Customs Department, two-way trade reached US$844 million in the first half of 2026, of which Việt Nam’s exports to New Zealand totalled $399.7 million, up 18.8 per cent year-on-year, while imports stood at 4444 million.
The Vietnam Trade Office recommended that Vietnamese businesses in agriculture and food actively study cooperative networks in different localities in Türkiye and consider them an additional channel for accessing raw materials, processing partners, and distribution networks.
It is critical to clarify why imports have increased sharply while export growth among domestic companies is slowing down and how effectively imported materials, machinery and equipment are being converted into goods for production and export.
Statistics showed that two-way trade hit US$8.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 22 per cent year-on-year, with Việt Nam’s exports to Australia rising 25.1 per cent to $3.8 billion.
Major importers including China, the EU, Japan and the US are imposing stricter rules on traceability, carbon emissions, environmental protection and food safety.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said July saw the highest monthly export value ever recorded, driven by growing demand for processed products and stronger access to high-value markets.
Việt Nam has signed and implemented 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) at both bilateral and multilateral levels, establishing free trade relationships with many of the world''s leading trading partners
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