Forest products surpasses seafood in export valueThe export value of forest products from early this year until May 24 surpassed that of seafood products to become the leader in the agro, forests and seafood export group. In May, the export value stood at $663 million, reported Thoi bao Tai chinh Viet Nam (Vietnam Financial Times) newspaper. MARD also confirmed that forest product exports accounted for 22 per cent of the agricultural sector’s total export value. The forestry industry had high export value but low import value, which resulted in a trade surplus. To promote the export of forest products, MARD is currently promoting a programme of development and protection forestry.

Source: VietNamNet News May 26, 2018 00:33 UTC