In 2024, Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports reached about US$62.4–62.5 billion, up nearly 19 percent from 2023, generating a record trade surplus of roughly US$18–18.6 billion. At the same time, the domestic food and beverage processing industry expanded to around US$79 billion, growing by more than 7 percent annually - a clear sign of a shift from raw exports toward higher-value products.