VIETNAM AGRICULTURE OVERVIEW 2025: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO BREAK THROUGH

Vietnam agriculture in 2025 recorded positive results, with rising rice output, strong growth in perennial crops, and a shift toward sustainable farming structures.

Vietnam agriculture overview 2025 in numbers

In 2025, despite severe impacts from storms, floods, and disease outbreaks, Vietnam’s agricultural sector still achieved many positive outcomes. Rice production increased, perennial crops showed strong recovery, and the farming structure continued shifting toward higher value-added production, demonstrating how Vietnam agriculture overcame challenges amid a highly volatile environment.

Rice output in 2025 is estimated at 43.5 million tons, an increase of 88.6 thousand tons compared to 2024. Source: Internet

Agriculture remains a pillar of the economy

Throughout 2025, storms and flooding occurred on a wide scale, particularly in the North Central and Central regions. However, thanks to proactive prevention measures, timely response efforts, and effective support from authorities at all levels, agricultural production in 2025 remained stable and delivered encouraging results.

According to the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), rice output in 2025 reached 43.54 million tons, the highest level in the past four years. The value of perennial crop production increased by 5.54% compared to 2024, clearly reflecting the recovery trend in crop cultivation within the Vietnam agriculture overview 2025.

Rice cultivation area declines while productivity improves

The total rice cultivation area in 2025 was estimated at 7.13 million hectares, slightly down from the previous year due to land conversion to crops with higher economic efficiency. However, thanks to the adoption of new rice varieties and improved farming techniques, average rice yield reached 61.1 quintals per hectare, increasing compared to 2024.

Total rice output was estimated at 43.5 million tons, up by 88.6 thousand tons. Total grain food output reached 47.9 million tons, contributing to national food security and reaffirming the important role of agricultural production in 2025 in maintaining socio-economic stability.

Rice crops show clear impacts from weather conditions

Within the Vietnam agriculture overview 2025, the winter–spring rice crop remained the main production season, with output reaching 20.4 million tons, an increase compared to the previous year, particularly in the Mekong Delta.

In contrast, the summer–autumn rice crop was heavily affected by prolonged heavy rainfall and storms, leading to declines in planted area, yield, and output across many provinces in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands. Nevertheless, the autumn–winter and main-season rice crops achieved more positive results thanks to relatively stable production conditions and the application of advanced farming techniques, helping balance overall output in the Vietnam agriculture overview 2025.

According to expert assessments, adjustments in seed structure, production reorganization, and stronger linkages across the value chain have helped Vietnam agriculture overcome challenges, sustaining growth despite unfavorable conditions.

Perennial and fruit crops remain bright spots

Output of several major crops in 2025. Source: Internet

In addition to rice, perennial crops in 2025 continued to perform well thanks to favorable weather conditions and improved market demand. The area of perennial industrial crops reached nearly 2.2 million hectares, up 0.5% from 2024.

Output of several industrial crops-including coffee, rubber, tea, and pepper—increased compared to the previous year. Notably, fruit crops continued expanding in area, particularly high-value fruits such as durian, jackfruit, mango, longan, and lychee. These developments contributed to improving the efficiency of agricultural production in 2025 and increasing farmers’ incomes.

Conclusion

Overall, the Vietnam agriculture overview 2025 reflects an agricultural sector that is strongly adapting to ongoing challenges. Maintaining rice production growth, expanding perennial crops, and accelerating structural transformation in farming have enabled Vietnam agriculture to overcome challenges, laying a solid foundation for sustainable development and the ability to break through adversity in the next phase.