Main crops yield volume in Vietnam 2023
In 2023, rice production accounted for the highest yield volume among main crops in Vietnam, amounting to over 43.5 million metric tons, followed by the yield volume of cassava amounting to around 10.4 million metric tons. In that year, the yield for rice increased by approximately 1.9 percent compared to the previous year.
Rice production and exports in Vietnam
Vietnam is among the leading rice producing countries worldwide. Although rice is grown across the country, the Mekong Delta accounts for the majority of rice production volume due to the region's favorable condition for agriculture. Rice is an important crop for both domestic consumption and for exports in Vietnam. In 2023/2024, Vietnam ranked third among the rice exporting countries globally.
Crop production in Vietnam
The main annual crops in Vietnam include vegetables, sugar cane, peanut, soy, and sesame. Annual crops complete a life cycle within one season from germination to the production of seeds to when it dies. Vietnam’s main perennial crops are coffee, coconut, rubber, tea, cashew nut, and pepper. Perennial crops do not need to be replanted each year. They can automatically grow back after harvest which differentiates them from annual crops.
