MẶT HÀNG ĐƯỜNG TRONG NỀN THƯƠNG MẠI VIỆT NAM DƯỚI TRIỀU MINH MẠNG (1820-1840)

Abstract

The diverse natural resources combined with the richness of agricultural products and many traditional handicrafts were a great advantage in supplying goods for commercial activities under the Minh Mang dynasty. Among the commodities exchanged in the market, sugar was a very prominent product in the 20s and 30s of the 19th century. Therefore, the study of this commodity in both domestic and foreign trade activities not only has the meaning of identifying its position in the structure of traded commodities but also contributes to clarifying the picture of Vietnam's commercial economy under the Minh Mang dynasty.