Agro-forestry and seafood exports reach US$21 billion

The total value represents an increase of 34.5 percent over the same period last year.

Of this, 6.5 million tonnes of rice were exported, earning US$3.3 billion, rising by 11.6 percent in volume and 20.3 percent in value.

Cassava and cassava-made products grew sharply in export value, reaching 2.3 million tonnes in ten months and earning US$815 million.

At the same time, coffee exports increased to over one million tonnes, with a market value of US$2.3 billion.

Meanwhile, exports from forestry and wood products brought US$3.4 billion to the country.

(VOV)