Specifically, the export value of agricultural products is estimated at $ 12.6 billion, up 17.2% over the same period of 2016; The value of seafood exports is estimated at $ 5.13 billion, up 18.1% over the same period of 2016; Main export value of forest products is estimated at USD 5.07 billion
Specifically, the export value of agricultural products is estimated at $ 12.6 billion, up 17.2% over the same period of 2016; The value of seafood exports is estimated at $ 5.13 billion, up 18.1% over the same period of 2016; Main export value of forest products is estimated at USD 5.07 billion, up 9.6% over the same period of 2016.
For rice, Vietnam exported about 504 thousand tonnes of rice worth USD 220 million in August, bringing the total rice export volume in the first eight months of 2017 to 3.96 million tons and USD 1.75 billion, an increase of 19. , 8% in volume and 17.5% in value over the same period in 2016.
The average rice export price in the first 7 months of 2017 is $ 441.4 per tonne, down 2% over the same period of 2016. China still ranks first in Vietnam rice import market in the first 7 months of 2017 with 40 , 9% market share.
Coffee export in August 2017 is expected to reach 88 thousand tons with a value of $ 210 million, bringing the coffee export volume in the first eight months of 2017 is estimated at 1.02 million tons and $ 2.33 billion, down 19 , 9% in volume but up 3% in value over the same period in 2016.
Average coffee export prices in the first seven months of 2017 reached $ 2,273.2 per tonne, up 29.6 per cent over the same period in 2016. Germany and the United States continue to be the two largest coffee consuming markets. Vietnam in the first 7 months of 2017 with market share of 15.4% and 13.9%, respectively. The main export markets for coffee in the first seven months of 2017 were: South Korea (70.3%), Belgium (29.8%), the United States (20%), Italy (16.7% Angieri , 1%) and Germany (10.2%).
In August, rubber exports increased 52% of export value. Photo: Saigon businessman
Remarkably, rubber increased 52% over the same period in 2016. Specifically, the export volume of rubber in August 2017 reached 160 thousand tons, worth $ 243 million, bringing the volume of rubber exports in the first eight months 2017 is estimated at 795 thousand tonnes and 1.36 billion dollars, up 11.2% in volume and 52% in value over the same period of 2016.
The average export price of rubber in the first seven months of 2017 is $ 1,765.2 per tonne, up 41.2 per cent over the same period in 2016. China, Malaysia and South Korea are the three largest rubber consuming markets. . Vietnam in the first seven months of 2017, accounting for 61.6%, 5.5% and 4.4% respectively.
In addition, exports of cashew nuts also increased in value, as export prices increased, although volume in the first eight months decreased 1.1%. Specifically, the export volume of cashews in the first eight months of 2017 is estimated at 223 thousand tons and 2.2 billion USD, up 24.9% in value over the same period in 2016. Price of cashew nuts export in the first 7 months In 2017, reaching USD 9,842.5 per ton, up 27.2% over the same period in 2016.
Fishery and aquaculture remained strong, when seafood export value in August was estimated at $ 749 million, bringing the total seafood exports for eight months to $ 5.13 billion, up 18.1 percent; Fruit and vegetable exports in August 2017 were estimated at $ 296 million, raising the value of fruit and vegetable exports in the first eight months of 2017 to $ 2.32 billion, an increase of 46.5% over the same period in 2016.
In the opposite direction, import turnover of agriculture, forestry and fishery in August 2017 is estimated at 2.69 billion USD, import value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the first eight months reached 19.17 billion USD, up 22.8% over the same period of 2016. Of which, import of main agricultural products reached 14.92 billion USD, up 32.6% over the same period in 2016.
