Cultivating Sustainable Growth: Vietnam's Transition to Organic Agriculture and Fertilizers

Shaping Vietnam’s Agricultural Future with Sustainable Growth and Organic Fertilizers

Vietnam’s farms shift toward green growth. They cut back on chemical fertilizers. They boost soil life with organic options. This change raises yields and meets world eco rules while giving buyers the green goods they seek.

Vietnam’s Dynamic Agricultural Landscape

Scale and Diversity: Vietnam has 8.58 million households farming 28 million hectares. They work 11.34 million hectares of crops. Vietnam is a key farmer in Southeast Asia.
Key Export Crops: Rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper lead exports. In 2024, these earned $62.4 billion USD.
Technological Advancements: The nation grows high-value crops. It uses smart irrigation and precise farming. These tools cut waste and protect nature.

Transition to Sustainable and Organic Farming

Organic Farming Expansion: By the end of 2023, organic farms covered 74,540 hectares. About 17,000 producers and 555 processors serve home and world markets.
Ambitious Goals: Vietnam sets goals for organic lands. They want 2.5–3.0% of farmland to be organic by 2030.
Export Markets: The US and the EU are main buyers. They take 90% of organic exports.

Fertilizer Use and Environmental Challenges

Fertilizer Reliance: Farmers in Vietnam use fertilizers three times more than the global average. They need them for rice and coffee crops.
Market Composition: Chemical fertilizers hold 75% of sales. Organic types make up 25%.
Soil Degradation Issues: Too many chemicals spoil soil balance. They cause acid soils and dirty water. This harms farms and nature.
Fertilizer Consumption: In 2023, farmers used 11 million tons of fertilizer. They imported 4.1 million tons. Most chemicals came from China, and most organic types came from the US, Netherlands, and Belgium.
Farmer Practices: Many farmers now make their own organic fertilizer. Their use rose from 16.8 million tons in 2020 to 21 million tons in 2022. ## Market Transformation and Growth Opportunities
Market Size: The fertilizer market is worth $3.55 billion USD in 2025. It may grow to $4.2 billion USD by 2030.
Growth Rates: All fertilizers grow at 3.47% per year. Organic ones grow faster at 6.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Technological Innovation: There is a strong push for controlled-release and special fertilizers. These fit the needs of smart, precise farms.
Farmers’ Adoption: More farmers use green methods. They seek to fix nature issues and raise yields.

Government Policies Supporting Sustainable Fertilization

Targets: The government wants a 25% rise in organic fertilizer by 2025. They aim for 30% of all registered fertilizers to be organic by 2030. They plan for 50% of crops to use organic types.
Strategic Frameworks: Policies include the National Environmental Protection Strategy, Soil Health and Crop Nutrition Plans, the National Organic Agriculture Project 2020–2030, and Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture.
Global Alignment: These plans help farms meet US, EU, and Japan rules. They open up world markets and trust.

Opportunities for Dutch Businesses

Market Potential: More buyers want organic fertilizers like manure granulates. This opens up export and investment chances.
Value Proposition: Dutch suppliers give high-quality products and smart nutrient use. They also offer custom fixes for local soils.
Knowledge Transfer: Dutch know-how in green farming, waste use, and training can lift Vietnam’s methods.
Strategic Partnership: Cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands can speed up green fertilizer use. This helps farms grow strong for the long term.

Vietnam’s farms move toward green and safe growth. They mix organic fertilizers with smart methods. With government support and ties with partners like the Netherlands, Vietnamese farming looks set to change for the better.

Source: Agroberichten Buitenland, 24 April 2025

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