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

Vietnam shifts its farming methods. The country now grows crops with care and less chemical help. Better soil and organic inputs guide farmers. These changes raise output and slow harm to nature.

Vietnam’s Agricultural Landscape: Dynamic and Export-Oriented

• Scale and Diversity:
  Eight million-plus households work on farms. They tend 28 million hectares. Eleven million hectares grow crops.

• Global Export Leader:
  Vietnam ranks high in rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper exports.

• 2024 Exports:
  Farming exports hit $62.4 billion. Smart irrigation, accurate farming methods, and clear rules boost this record.

Embracing Sustainability and Organic Farming

• By late 2023, organic crops spread over 74,540 hectares.
• Around 17,000 organic farmers and 555 processors serve the US and EU.
• Target for 2030:
  Organic land should cover 2.5–3.0% of all farm areas. This step shows strong support for sustainable and high-quality farming.

Fertilizer Use: Current Realities and Challenges

• Vietnam uses fertilizers at three times the global rate.
  Seventy-five percent comes from chemicals. Twenty-five percent is organic.

• 2023 Fertilizer Consumption:
  Farmers used 11 million tons in total. The country imported 4.1 million tons. Most chemical fertilizer comes from China. Organic supplies come from the Netherlands, US, and Belgium.

• Local makers boost organic fertilizer from 16.8 million tons in 2020 to 21 million tons in 2022. Challenges:

• Overuse of fertilizer harms the soil.
  Soil loses nutrients. It suffers acid and water problems.

• Ninety-six percent of fertilizers work on fields.
  This method mostly helps field crops.

Fertilizer Market Trends and Strategic Transformation

Domestic and private firms run most fertilizer work in Vietnam. They make, move, and teach farmers by digital means.

Market size climbs from $3.55 billion in 2025 to $4.2 billion by 2030.
Organic fertilizers grow at a rate of 6.7% each year (2025–2030).
This boost comes from care for nature and better fertilizer tools.
Soil-based special fertilizers work well and need less use.

Government Policies Driving Sustainable Fertilizer Use

Government steps include:

• Grow organic fertilizer by 25% by 2025.
• Make 30% of registered fertilizers organic by 2030.
• Help 50% of farm areas use organic types.
• Apply plans from the National Environmental Protection Strategy and the National Organic Agriculture Project 2020–2030. These plans link with world rules on nature and open doors to top export markets like the US, EU, and Japan.

Opportunities for the Netherlands in Vietnam’s Organic Fertilizer Market

Dutch skills in green farming, waste re-use, and manure granulates can help.
Vietnam’s farmers seek strong and smart organic fertilizers.
Dutch firms can offer solutions tuned to local soil needs and quality.
They can share know-how and lead training for smarter farming.

Conclusion

Vietnam’s farms now move toward sustainable ways and organic inputs. These steps promise long-term soil care and stronger global trade. With firm government help and rising organic love, the fertilizer market grows fast. Partnerships, especially with experts like those in the Netherlands, will speed up this green change. Farmers, buyers, and nature all win.

Sources: Agroberichten Buitenland, Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnamese Government Policy Portals

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