Standardizing Production Unit Codes for Agricultural Exports

Strengthening management and traceability for export markets

The meeting was attended by leaders of central ministries and sectors, professional agencies, as well as representatives of localities, enterprises and units involved in agricultural production and exports. The conference was held both in person and online, connecting with 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

At the Lam Dong venue, Nguyen Minh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, attended the meeting together with leaders of relevant departments and agencies.

According to reports presented at the conference, the country has so far issued more than 8,000 production unit codes and over 1,600 packing facility codes serving exports to major markets such as China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia and the European Union.

Export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in 2025 exceeded USD 62 billion, continuing to affirm the important role of the agricultural sector in economic growth.

At the conference, representatives of ministries, sectors and localities reported on existing shortcomings and challenges in the issuance and management of production unit codes and packing facility codes, while proposing a range of solutions to improve management efficiency and meet increasingly strict import market requirements.

Participants noted that there are still cases of improper use of codes, while management data remains inconsistent among localities. Post-certification monitoring in some areas also remains limited.

In addition, the capacity for testing agricultural product quality and pesticide residues in several localities has yet to meet practical demands, while investment costs for equipment and human resources remain high.

Representatives of local authorities proposed the early completion of a shared database system for production unit codes, increased decentralization and professional guidance, as well as support for upgrading testing systems, traceability mechanisms and technical workforce training.

Many delegates also recommended accelerating the application of digital technology in managing and monitoring growing regions and packing facilities to ensure transparency, accuracy and convenience for export activities.

Enhancing competitiveness for Vietnamese agricultural products

Concluding the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung emphasized that effective management of production unit codes, packing facility codes and improved testing capacity plays an important role in building brands and enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products in international markets.

The Deputy Prime Minister requested ministries, sectors and localities to urgently review and improve mechanisms, strengthen coordination in management and inspection, and expand technology applications to ensure the sustainable quality of exported agricultural products.