Vietnam eyes $18B in Q4 agriculture exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam has set its sights on generating $18 billion in agriculture exports during the fourth quarter of the year, according to recent estimates. The ministry projects that agro-forestry-fishery exports have already reached $56.3 billion in the first nine months of the year, marking a 7.8% increase compared to the same period last year. To achieve this ambitious target, the ministry is urging for a consistent monthly shipment value of $5.97 billion over the next three months.

At a conference held on Monday, ministry representatives expressed their commitment to meeting growth and export targets in the final months of the year. They emphasized the need to expand export markets and eliminate barriers associated with standards, testing, traceability, and production and packaging unit codes. In the realm of fisheries, the ministry aims to finalize the fishing vessel management database to address the European Commission's warning regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This initiative is expected to be completed within the year.

For fruit and vegetable exports, the ministry plans to strengthen its control over production unit codes, packaging unit codes, pesticide residues, and traceability. Additionally, the ministry is working towards accelerating the connection of national and specialized databases, which includes completing the land database and enhancing environmental pollution controls. These measures are aimed at ensuring the smooth flow of agricultural exports and bolstering Vietnam's position in the global market.