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

Vietnam’s agriculture is changing. It now uses fewer chemicals and more organic fertilizers to care for the soil. This change boosts yields. It fits global eco-friendly trends. It also opens doors for partners like the Netherlands.

Vietnam’s Dynamic Agricultural Landscape

• Agricultural Scale: 8.58 million farm households work 28 million hectares. They farm 11.34 million hectares of crops.
• Export Strengths: Vietnam leads the world in rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper exports.
• Economic Performance: In 2024, agricultural exports hit $62.4 billion USD. Smart irrigation, precision farming, and strong government policies drive this success.

Transition to Sustainable and Organic Farming

• Organic Cultivation Growth: By the end of 2023, organic farmland spread to 74,540 hectares.
• Sector Expansion: About 17,000 organic producers and 555 processors meet both local and global demand.
• Targets: By 2030, organic farmland should cover 2.5–3.0% of total agricultural land.
• Market Demand: Global consumers favor organic products, which enlarges the market.

Fertilizer Usage and Environmental Challenges

• High Fertilizer Dependency: Vietnam uses three times more fertilizer than the global average. Chemical fertilizers make up 75% while organic ones comprise 25%.

• Soil Health Issues: Too many fertilizers harm soil balance, increase acidity, and pollute water. These factors risk long-term productivity.

• Production Trends: Vietnam used 11 million tons of fertilizer in 2023. Imports reached 4.1 million tons. Many organic fertilizers come from the US, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

• Self-production Increase: Farmers boosted their self-made organic fertilizers from 16.8 million tons in 2020 to 21 million tons in 2022. ## Fertilizer Market Transformation and Growth

• Market Size & Growth: The fertilizer market was worth $3.55 billion USD in 2025. It is set to reach $4.2 billion USD by 2030.

• Organic Fertilizer Growth: The organic segment grows at a rate of 6.7% per year (2025–2030). This rate is much higher than the overall fertilizer industry’s 3.47%.

• Innovation Drivers: Farmers now demand controlled-release and specialty fertilizers. These products support precision and sustainable farming.

• Export Markets: The US and EU take 90% of Vietnamese organic fertilizer exports.

Government Policies Driving Sustainable Fertilization

• Ambitious Goals:
  • Increase organic fertilizer production by 25% by 2025.
  • Achieve 30% organic fertilizer registration by 2030.
  • Use organic fertilizers on 50% of crop production areas.
• Key Initiatives:
  • National Environmental Protection Strategy.
  • Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Nutrition Management Plan.
  • National Organic Agriculture Project 2020-2030.
  • Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture. These policies support global sustainability and boost export opportunities.

Opportunities for the Netherlands in Vietnam’s Fertilizer Sector

• Expertise Match: Dutch expertise in sustainable agriculture, manure granulate, and waste recycling fits well with Vietnam’s needs.
• Market Needs: Vietnamese farmers need high-quality, nutrient-efficient organic fertilizers to restore their soil.
• Competitive Edge: Dutch suppliers can tailor solutions to local soil. They blend quality with price sensitivity.
• Beyond Products: Knowledge transfer and training projects invite Dutch businesses to add even more value.
• Strategic Partnership: Working together can boost Vietnam’s sustainable agriculture and help Dutch innovations grow.

Vietnam now moves toward sustainable growth and organic fertilizer use. Government policies, farmer actions, and international partners work side by side. Their combined effort builds a greener future for agriculture.

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