OCOP products available in foreign markets

Wax coconut candy product is 01 of 05 product lines of Cau Ke Wax Coconut Processing Company Limited that is popular with foreign consumers.

Cau Ke Wax Coconut Processing Company Limited is one of the companies focusing on developing OCOP products in the direction of deep processing from wax coconut raw materials for export.

Mr. Tran Duy Linh, Director of Cau Ke Wax Coconut Processing Company Limited (Vicosap) said: Currently, Vicosap has 05 product lines from wax coconut being exported to foreign markets: soft dried wax coconut, crispy dried wax coconut, crispy dried wax coconut yogurt, wax coconut candy, ribbed banana candy. The Company's products are present in markets such as Canada, Japan, UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan and are present in the US market and continue to expand to a number of other countries. Currently, the Company maintains stable monthly production, focusing on productivity for FOB orders at Cat Lai port, Ho Chi Minh City. In 2025, the Company is negotiating many new export orders, especially the product lines of crispy dried wax coconut and soft dried wax coconut which are receiving great attention from foreign markets.

However, the new US tax policy has had a significant impact on operating costs and product prices when exporting to the US market, especially logistics costs and standard inspection. Vicosap's products belong to the group of deeply processed foods from endemic agricultural products, and have FDA and HACCP certifications. The Company hopes to maintain stable orders. In addition, the Company is actively diversifying export markets and increasing product value to reduce dependence on a single market, while maintaining competitiveness in a volatile context.

According to Mr. Tran Duy Linh, in order to enter and expand foreign markets, in the coming time, Vicosap will continue to promote the following directions: increase participation in international fairs to connect partners and promote products from Tra Vinh wax coconut. Develop a line of health-friendly products, low in sugar, no preservatives, suitable for consumption trends in developed countries. In addition, the Company is coordinating with trade promotion organizations, embassies and international e-commerce platforms to increase the brand presence of Vicosap and Cau Ke wax coconut in the global market.

In the coconut industry, Tra Vinh Farm Company Limited (Sokfarm) has gradually affirmed the quality and brand value of coconut nectar products in 08 international markets such as: USA, Japan, Australia, Germany, Korea, Canada, Netherlands, Lebanon, with products: organic coconut flower sugar, fresh coconut nectar, concentrated coconut nectar and coconut nectar soy sauce. These products are all internationally certified organic.

Ms. Thach Thi Chal Thi, Director of Tra Vinh Farm Co., Ltd., said: Sokfarm has exported more than 200,000 units of products in the past and the company continues to maintain these orders. The imposition of tariffs on some products by the US is inevitable, but Sokfarm has prepared countermeasures. The company is focusing on increasing product value through superior quality and international organic certification. Although tariffs have significantly affected product prices, the company is looking to expand its market to other countries such as Korea, Australia, and Europe to reduce its dependence on the US market. This will help Sokfarm develop sustainably and minimize risks in the long term.

Ms. Thach Thi Chal Thi added: Coconut prices have been increasing at a high level recently, this is one of the issues affecting production costs, but with close cooperation from local farmers, the Company still ensures production and export plans on time. Currently, Sokfarm cooperates with 48 local farming households through the Tra Vinh organic coconut nectar agricultural cooperative, helping the Company maintain a stable source of raw materials.

In addition, the Company applies advanced technology such as vacuum concentration to improve production efficiency, reducing dependence on high raw material costs. In the coming time, Sokfarm will continue to improve product quality and expand production scale to meet the increasing demand of the international market. At the same time, develop new products according to organic and natural consumption trends. Along with that, the Company expands its search for cooperation opportunities with international partners in developed markets such as Asia, America and Europe.

We believe that, with the sustainable development strategy and technology investment, the province's OCOP products in general and the products of Sokfarm and Vicosap in particular will continue to be steady on the path to expanding the export market.

Article and photos: MY NHAN

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