Bangladesh can now export potatoes to Vietnam

Vietnam has opened its market to potato imports from Bangladesh, creating new opportunities for local exporters and farmers.

According to the Bangladesh embassy in Vietnam, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment approved Bangladesh’s eligibility to export potatoes on March 27.

Under Vietnam’s regulations, exporting countries must submit registration documents to the ministry, which then reviews and verifies the information before approving.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Hanoi, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Food, initiated the registration process in May 2025.

The process has now been completed, making Bangladesh eligible to export potatoes to Vietnam.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Vietnam Lutfor Rahman said the development would create significant opportunities for exporters and benefit farmers.

Vietnam has a strong demand for potatoes, and the export opportunity would help reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries, he said.

The ambassador expressed hope that this progress would pave the way for exporting other plant-based products, such as sesame, to Vietnam.