Vietnam: Agricultural exports to reach $6b

HA NOI — Agricultural exports are forecast to reach nearly US$5.9 billion in the first quarter of this year. This figure is on par with the same period last year, according to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat.

The minister said the export values of major traditional Vietnamese agro items posted $3.2 billion, a decline of 14 per cent. Fishery products stood at $1.2 billion, up 9 per cent, and forestry products reached nearly $922 million, a year-on-year increase of 6 per cent.