Hanoi, July 31 -- Following durian's export boom, a new generation of Vietnamese agricultural products, from pepper and lobster to banana and coconut, is emerging as strong contenders for billion-dollar export status, supported by robust demand, expanding markets and greater investment in value-added processing.

Vietnam's agricultural exports reached 36 billion USD in the first half of 2026, up 6% year-on-year. While overall growth remained below the government's double-digit target, several products posted strong performance and are showing significant export potential. Lobster, tilapia emerge as export stars The fisheries sector was among the few to achieve double-digit growth despite global headwinds. Fishery exports rose 11.4% year-o...