Dong Nai’s agricultural exports expected to surpass $3b

Despite being an industrial province, Dong Nai has a significant agricultural production and processing sector for export. In 2024, the province’s agricultural export turnover nearly reached $2 billion. Experts predict that if local farmers strengthen their connections with businesses to export fresh and processed agricultural products, Dong Nai’s agricultural exports could exceed $3 billion.

Notably, in 2024, several key agricultural exports from Dong Nai included coffee ($988 million), cashew kernels ($568 million), bananas ($117 million), pepper ($82 million), and rubber ($90 million). Besides these, the province has successfully exported fresh fruits such as durian, mango, pomelo, and dried fruits. Dong Nai leads the Southeastern region in high-tech farming and large-scale livestock production, providing a competitive advantage in meeting the stringent standards of major import markets, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China.

Each year, Dong Nai produces over 2 million tons of agricultural products and food, including more than 800,000 tons of fruit, 680,000 tons of pork and poultry, and over 1.3 billion eggs. The province also boasts substantial outputs of coffee, cashew, pepper, rubber, and cocoa. However, most of these products are exported in raw or minimally processed forms, limiting their market value. While processed coffee and cashew kernels have already found international markets, other agricultural products still rely heavily on fresh exports, resulting in lower revenue potential.

Economic experts suggest that Dong Nai should attract more domestic and foreign investment into agricultural and food processing for export. Processed agricultural products can generate 4-6 times higher value than raw exports, and if they establish strong brands and consumer trust worldwide, their added value could increase tenfold. Expanding export markets would also provide farmers with greater stability and incentives to improve productivity and quality.

With a strong focus on deep processing, Dong Nai’s agricultural export turnover could potentially grow by 1.5 to 2 times compared to 2024.

Reported by H.G