Vietnam's 'green gold' captivates the United States and Indonesia

Source: dautu.kinhtechungkhoan.vn The Import-Export Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) cited data from the Vietnam Customs Agency, stating that in December 2025, Vietnam exported 13,844 tons of tea, worth 23.88 million USD. Compared to November 2025, the export volume increased by 3%, but the value decreased by 3.6%. If compared to the same period in 2024, tea exports recorded an increase of 5.3% in volume and 9.6% in value. The average export price of tea in December 2025 was 1,725 USD/ton, a decrease of 6.4% from the previous month but an increase of 4.02% from the same period last year. This trend shows that price pressure still exists, although demand in some markets has shown signs of improvement. In 2025, Vietnam exported 136,952 tons of tea, earning 237.89 million USD, a decrease of 7.1% in volume and 7.2% in value compared to 2024. The average export price for the whole year was 1,737 USD/ton, almost the same but still slightly down by 0.1% from the previous year. ...