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Cotton imports for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 are estimated at 7.6 million bales, driven by slower import activity during August–October and spinners’ concerns over the pace of global demand recovery.

Global coffee prices remain high and volatile, prompting shifts in stakeholder behavior across the supply chain. Coffee processors increased imports to offset high local coffee prices, while farmers are holding on to their coffee stocks for longer anticipating prices will increase further.

This report provides an overview and updates on agricultural biotechnology in Vietnam. In 2025, government reorganization and regulatory reform remain key priorities for the Government of Vietnam.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam has issued a draft Circular titled “Regulations on Quarantine of Terrestrial Animals and Animal Products” for public consultation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular 50, which sets the national roadmap for blending biofuels with traditional fossil fuels.

The report highlights Vietnam’s appointment of Tran Duc Thang as the new Minister of Agriculture and Environment, following his confirmation by the National Assembly.

In 2024, Vietnam's economy rebounded with a GDP growth rate of 7.1 percent, while food retail sales grew by one percent, reaching $55.5 billion.

Feed demand forecasts are revised downward due to lower than expected growth in livestock feed demand and increased exports of local feed ingredients. Wheat consumption and imports are revised slightly upward, reflecting stronger than expected demand from food processors.

Vietnam’s soybean crushers are expanding capacity with new production lines. As a result, soybean imports are expected to rise, while local soybean meal production increases and imported soybean meal declines in Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26.

Vietnam’s livestock and aquaculture sectors continue to grow, driving feed demand higher. Growth in the bakery and instant noodle sectors is driving growth in wheat demand.

The Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH) has published a draft Amendment to the Food Safety Law for public comments.

This report serves as a practical guide for U.S. exporters wishing to initiate or increase exports of U.S. consumer-oriented products to Vietnam.