Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly US$100 billion, up more than 17% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese strawberry exports have recorded a dramatic surge, reaching US$3.4 million in the first two months of the year, roughly 2,000 times higher than the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.

Total import – export turnover through the Lao Cai International Border Gate in the northern province of Lao Cai reached nearly US$425 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a year-on-year rise of 49%, according to local customs authorities.

Industrial parks and export processing zones in Ho Chi Minh City secured US$772.14 million in investment in the first quarter of 2026, including both newly registered and expanded projects, fulfilling 18.17% of the city’s annual target of US$4.25 billion.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached US$16.69 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 5.9% year-on-year, announced a regular press briefing held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Hanoi on April 1.

VOV.VN -The trade office in Algeria on March 26 held an export consultation session for more than 40 Vietnamese agencies and businesses, outlining opportunities in Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia.

Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than US$111 million in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.

VOV.VN -Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports continued to grow in the first quarter, reaching around US$1.48 billion, equivalent to nearly US$500 million per month.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the United States are experiencing remarkable growth in early 2026, driven by rising consumer demand, improved product quality, and expanding market access.

VOV.VN - Southeast Asian markets are becoming a key pillar for Vietnam’s agricultural exports such as fruits and vegetables, rubber, and seafood, as rising logistics costs and global shipping risks push exporters to prioritise nearby destinations with steady demand.