Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit a new record, will they reach 10 billion USD like seafood?

According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, in 2024, fruit and vegetable export turnover will bring in 7.2 billion USD. From 3 billion USD in 2022 to 5.6 billion USD in 2023, with this increasing trend, will the future of fruit and vegetables bring in 10 billion USD, comparable to seafood?

Bananas are also one of the products that have contributed to the fruit and vegetable export industry in recent years - Photo: QUANG DINH

December 19, Tuoi Tre Online talk with Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen - General Secretary of the Association Vegetables Vietnam, about the records of Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry.

Mr. Nguyen looked at the overall picture of the fruit and vegetable export industry with only a few days left until the end of 2024, this is a big year for the industry. Export turnover Fruits and vegetables in 2024 with a new record, about 7.2 billion USD.

Mr. Nguyen listed, the top export is durian reaching 3.2 billion USD.

Ranked second is dragon fruit at about 500 million USD, dragon fruit has low turnover because China reduced imports by 40% in 2024.

Coming in third are bananas and mangoes, ranging from around 300-400 million USD.

"Durian exports bring glory to the fruit and vegetable industry, with turnover increasing to 1 billion USD compared to 2023.

As for passion fruit, grapefruit, fresh coconut, frozen durian, these are new products that have just opened the market. Issues such as growing area codes, packaging facility codes... are being prepared.

The first shipments of grapefruit and coconut have been exported, but there have not been many since then. In 2025, these products will have an advantage, along with new products signed with China such as fresh coconuts and frozen durian," said Mr. Nguyen.

Explaining his "belief" that the fruit and vegetable industry will reach 10 billion USD in the future, Mr. Nguyen shared many reasons as the basis for his belief.

That is the future consumer trend will change, consumer will reduce animal foods to plants, vegetables and fruits.

The world's population is increasing, and the aging population with a tendency to protect health and increase longevity will also choose plant-based foods. Infrastructure for green agriculture ; regional transportation, seaports, and logistics are invested.

The market share of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the world will increase because Vietnam still has a large export potential for fruits and vegetables; the area of fruit trees is expanding, and the quality is improving. In addition, Vietnamese fruits and vegetables meet food hygiene and safety requirements; regulations of other countries...

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