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Contrasting with declines in the United States, Africa, and Europe, Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery product exports to China in Q1 2026 rose by 37.6% year-on-year. This development indicates that many Vietnamese agricultural exporters are turning to a neighbor like China as a 'storm shelter' amid global market volatility and regional conflicts in the Middle East. China is now the largest consumer market for Vietnamese seafood, and it accounts for 22.1% of Vietnam’s export share, surpassing the United States and Japan. Commodities such as coffee, rubber, rice, fruits and vegetables, cashews, cassava, and seafood all posted strong growth in China, with fruits and vegetables up 76.2% and seafood up nearly 45%. However, heavy reliance on China also carries risks due to the volatility of that market. Firms must quickly adapt to new regulations under China’s General Administration of Customs Order 280, effective June 1, 2026, which requires registration with the competent authorities and compliance with strict quality standards to avoid disruptions in exports. In a volatile global environment, China’s large population and high demand make it a crucial anchor for Vietnamese firms, but sustainable growth requires market and product diversification and leveraging free trade agreement (FTA) benefits. The full content of the article was published in Vietnam Economy Magazine issue 15-2026, issued on 13/04/2026. Readers are invited to read at the provided links.
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