On May 15 in Berlin, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the Embassy of Vietnam in the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Agribusiness Association (GAA), hosted a seminar titled “Connecting Vietnam - Germany agricultural, forestry and fishery trade”.
The event brought together nearly 50 companies from both countries, spanning the fields of production, processing, logistics, and agricultural distribution. Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam called for stronger cooperation between Vietnamese and German industry associations, encouraging the organization of annual trade promotion activities, market surveys, and participation in international fairs to expand Vietnam’s presence in the German market.
Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam also emphasized the importance of establishing integrated supply chains between the two countries—from preservation and transport to distribution—to reduce logistics costs, ensure product quality, and comply with EU regulations. Vietnamese companies were encouraged to form joint ventures with German partners to better align products with European tastes and standards.
CEO of the German Agribusiness Association (GAA) Per Brodersen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Germany Vu Quang Minh and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam (from left to right) chaired the discussion. Photo: ICD.During the seminar, businesses engaged in in-depth discussions on partnership opportunities, technical standards, and consumer demand in the German market. Both sides proposed that authorities facilitate smoother market access and foster cooperative frameworks.
Germany is one of Vietnam’s key agricultural trade partners within the EU. In 2024, Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to Germany reached USD 1.3 billion, a 32% increase, while imports from Germany totaled nearly USD 200 million, up 23.9%. Major Vietnamese exports include coffee, seafood, cashew nuts, fruits and vegetables, wood products, tea, and handicrafts.
Germany is considered a complementary—not directly competitive—market and a strategic gateway for Vietnamese products to enter deeper into the broader EU market.