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

Vietnam’s Dynamic Agricultural Landscape

Vietnam shines as a leader in Southeast Asia. The state supports 8.58 million farming households on 28 million hectares. Of this, 11.34 million hectares grow crops. The warm, wet climate helps grow many types of plants. Vietnam sells rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper around the world. In 2024, exports earned $62.4 billion USD. The government backs high-value crops, smart farming, and careful irrigation.

Transition Towards Sustainability

Vietnam’s farms shift toward eco-friendly practices. Consumers seek organic food, and nature wins more care. Organic farms cover 74,540 hectares at the end of 2023. Some 17,000 producers and 555 processors serve local and global needs. The nation plans to use organic methods on 2.5–3.0% of farmland by 2030. This goal shows a strong push for green, high-value farming.

Fertilizer Use and Environmental Challenges

Farmers use many fertilizers. They apply chemicals three times more than the world average. Chemical fertilizers hold 75% of the market, while organic types stand at 25%. In 2023, Vietnam imported 4.1 million tons of fertilizer. Chemicals come mostly from China, and organic types from the U.S., the Netherlands, and Belgium. Local farmers also mix their own organic fertilizers. Production grew from 16.8 million tons in 2020 to 21 million tons in 2022. Heavy use of fertilizers means more risk. Soil loses its strength, nutrients fall out of balance, and water flows with pollutants. The soil sees 96% of all fertilizer use, especially for crop fields.

Fertilizer Industry Transformation

The Vietnamese fertilizer market reached a value of $3.55 billion USD in 2025. Experts expect growth to $4.2 billion by 2030. State-run and local makers lead production. They now use digital tools and train farmers on green practices. Organic fertilizers rise fast. Their annual growth rate is 6.7%, compared to 3.47% for the market overall. Farmers like special fertilizers that work well with less product. Such choices suit precision farming.

Government Policies Driving Sustainability

Vietnam’s government drives green changes. It plans to boost organic fertilizer production by 25% by 2025. The government also targets 30% of all registered fertilizers to be organic by 2030. A key goal is to cover 50% of crop lands with organic products. Programs like the National Environmental Protection Strategy, the Soil Health and Crop Nutrition Plan, and the National Organic Agriculture Project (2020–2030) back this aim. Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture reinforces good practices. These steps help Vietnam meet global green standards and reach major markets in the U.S., EU, and Japan.

Opportunities for Dutch Expertise and Products

Vietnam’s green turn opens doors for Dutch firms. Companies with expertise in organic fertilizers, especially manure granulates, find great potential here. Dutch tools in nutrient care, waste recycling, and manure handling can help ease soil woes. Although Vietnamese farmers watch prices, Dutch products win with high quality and custom care.

Besides sharing goods, Dutch partners can offer training and learning programs. This close work will boost Vietnam’s yields and push eco-friendly farming practices. The Netherlands thus stands as a chief partner as Vietnam shapes its agricultural future.

Sources: Agroberichten Buitenland, Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnamese government policy portals.

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