Gia Lai’s exports rise 6.8% in first nine months; seven new foreign investment projects

Following the merger of Binh Dinh and Gia Lai provinces, Gia Lai is working to connect raw material production areas in the Central Highlands with coastal ports, processing industries and logistics facilities. Its exports were estimated at US$3.4475 billion in 2025, up 14.7% year on year; exports in the first nine months of 2026 reached about US$2.94 billion, up 6.8% year on year. Major exports include coffee, pepper, cashews, rubber, wood products, seafood and textiles.

To help businesses enter international markets, Gia Lai supports them in meeting quality, traceability and environmental requirements. As of October 2026, the province had 497 growing area codes, including 384 for export; it also had 61 packing facility codes for exports to China, about 226 production and sales linkage chains, and eight businesses with Halal certification. The province is also reviewing the area of growing zones in 128 communes and wards to prepare for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation.

In the first nine months of 2026, a Gia Lai program run with Amazon Global Selling attracted more than 120 businesses. During the same period, the province attracted seven new foreign direct investment projects with registered capital of about US$156.73 million; disbursed foreign direct investment was estimated at VND 1.1421 trillion, up 13.7% year on year. Investment promotion priorities include processing, high-tech agriculture, energy, infrastructure and logistics.

On transport infrastructure, Gia Lai is studying the feasibility of connecting Darwin Port in Australia with Phù Mỹ Port to expand transport and import-export cooperation. The second runway and associated works at Phù Cát Airport have a total investment of VND 3.245 trillion, and the provincial government is working to resolve project difficulties and accelerate progress. The province has also introduced a policy to provide businesses operating non-scheduled international flights to the airport with VND 200 million per flight in 2026–2027.

The Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee said the results of international cooperation vary across sectors and partners, while the province’s ability to turn investment promotion and signed agreements into concrete projects remains limited. The province will next prioritize engagement with investors in processing, high-tech agriculture, energy and logistics, and focus on the implementation progress and effectiveness of cooperation projects.

Source: VietVance