Strong tuna demand and growing preference for sustainable products in the Netherlands are creating major opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.

The European Union (EU) is confronting a tightening supply of whitefish, creating an opening for Viet Nam’s Tra fish (pangasius) industry.

The EVFTA has brought many tariff incentives for Viet Nam's textile and garment exports.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade as well as other ministries and branches always accompany businesses, especially textile and garment businesses, in the context of the US imposing reciprocal tariffs.

Export revenue estimated at $7.42 billion.

Despite global trade fluctuations, Viet Nam – EU import and export activities remained robust in the first nine months of 2025, with total turnover approaching 55 billion USD, of which exports accounted for nearly 41 billion USD (up 9.3%) and imports 13 billion USD (up 4.3%).

In the context of fluctuating global trade, Europe remains a highly promising market for Vietnamese enterprises seeking to boost exports — provided they can take full advantage of preferential mechanisms and market opportunities.

EVFTA creates great opportunities for Vietnam-EU trade. Green cooperation, digital transformation and ESG compliance become the key to help Vietnamese goods enter this high-end market.

The rate at which Vietnamese exporters are utilising tariff incentives remains below expectations. A major reason is that many products still fail to meet the agreement’s strict rules of origin, preventing them from qualifying for preferential tariffs.

Vietnam has emerged as the EU’s largest trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching nearly EUR64 billion ($74.9 billion).