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

Vietnam’s agriculture now changes. The nation grows in a sustainable way and uses fewer chemical fertilizers. This plan helps the soil live and work well each year. It also links Vietnam with global green goals and new work with the Netherlands.

Vietnam’s Dynamic Agricultural Landscape

• Scale and Diversity: Eight point five eight million farming households work on twenty-eight million hectares. Eleven point three four million hectares hold crops. The land supports many climates and soils.
• Export Powerhouse: Vietnam leads in rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper exports. In 2024, exports earned sixty-two point four billion USD.
• Technological Progress: Farmers now use smart irrigation, precise farming tools, and government ideas that stress green growth.

Accelerating the Shift Toward Sustainability

• Growing Organic Farming: By the end of 2023, organic farms covered 74,540 hectares. Around 17,000 producers and 555 processors meet local and global needs.
• Ambitious Targets: Vietnam wants to stretch organic farms to 2.5–3% of all farmland by 2030.
• Export Markets for Organics: The United States and European Union now take in almost 90% of organic exports. Global buyers see value in these green products.

Fertilizer Use and Challenges

• Heavy Fertilizer Dependence: Vietnam uses fertilizer at three times the global norm. Chemical types make up 75% while organic types complete the remaining 25%.
• Production and Imports: In 2023, the nation used 11 million tons of fertilizer. Most chemical types come from China. Some organic kinds, like manure granulates, arrive from the US, Netherlands, and Belgium.
• Soil Health Concerns: Too many fertilizers hurt the soil. They cause loss of nutrients, make soil acidic and pollute water.
• Organic Definition Nuance: In Vietnam, the label ‘organic fertilizers’ covers many natural types. A small share is fully certified organic.

Fertilizer Industry Transformation

• Market Size and Growth: The industry moves from $3.55 billion USD in 2025 to $4.2 billion USD by 2030.
• Organic Fertilizer Growth: Organic options may grow by 6.7% each year from 2025 to 2030. This rise beats the overall growth of 3.47% in the sector.
• Innovation and Digitalization: Local companies and state firms build new tools, use digital methods, and teach farmers how to use green fertilizer.

Government Commitments and Policies

• Strategic Goals:
  • Boost organic fertilizer output by 25% by 2025.
  • Mark 30% of registered fertilizers as organic by 2030.
  • Have 50% organic fertilizer use in key crop areas.
• Supporting Frameworks: Plans like the National Environmental Protection Strategy, Enhancing Soil Health Plan, the National Organic Agriculture Project 2020–2030, and Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture help guide these steps.
• Global Alignment: The policies help Vietnam meet export rules. Major markets such as the US, EU, and Japan value sustainability.

Opportunities for Dutch Engagement

• Expertise in Sustainable Agriculture: The Netherlands is known for green farming, making manure granulates, and recycling waste.
• Market Demand: Vietnamese farmers need high-quality, nutrient-rich organic fertilizers. They want to heal soils worn by decades of chemicals.
• Knowledge Transfer: Beyond selling products, Dutch firms can teach new skills. They can show ways to work with better techniques.
• Competitive Edge: Dutch suppliers can win by offering top products that suit local soils. They can also address local cost concerns.

Conclusion

Vietnam now reshapes its farms with green ideas. Organic fertilizers cut harm to the land and boost crop work. Strong policies and rising demand for green products open room for change and global ties. Dutch know-how and high-grade organic options stand as key support. Together, they form a strong, nature-friendly farm future in Vietnam.

Sources: Agroberichten Buitenland (24-04-2025), Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnamese Government Policy Documents

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