The whole Vinh Long province currently has about 22 million coconut trees, leading the country in terms of area .
A report from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long province recently showed that after the merger of three localities (Ben Tre, Vinh Long, Tra Vinh ), there are currently about 119,270 hectares of coconut (equivalent to about 22 million trees), ranking first in the country and accounting for 50% of the total coconut area nationwide. This area increased by 11,335 hectares compared to 2020, with an average annual growth rate of about 2%. Of which, Vinh Long province (old) has 11,000 hectares, the two former provinces of Tra Vinh and Ben Tre, respectively, are 28,350 hectares and 79,920 hectares.
Coconut productivity in Vinh Long province has been relatively stable in recent times and has increased slightly over the years, from 10.98 tons/ha in 2020 (equivalent to 9,150 fruits/ha) to 11.96 tons/ha in 2025 (equivalent to 9,960 fruits/ha). The growth rate of coconut productivity in the period 2020 - 2025 reached 1.71%/year, about 1.1 times higher than the average coconut productivity of the Mekong Delta region and the whole country.
Coconut varieties used in the province include: tall coconut (for industrial processing), green coconut, yellow coconut, green strawberry coconut, yellow strawberry coconut... with a total area of about 99,909 hectares, accounting for 83.77% of the province's total area.
Green coconut variety is widely grown in the province .
Coconut output of Vinh Long province in 2025 is estimated at 1,316 thousand tons (equivalent to 1,096.80 million fruits, of which 360 million are drinking coconuts, 733.6 million are industrial coconuts, and 3.2 million are wax coconuts), an increase of 243.15 tons compared to 2020. The annual output growth rate in the period 2020-2025 is 4.17% per year.
Vinh Long province has identified coconut as a key crop, long associated with farmers and the main source of income for a large part of the population. In 2025, the total production value from coconut trees is estimated to reach about 4,180 billion VND, contributing to the development of livelihoods, increasing income and improving the lives of nearly 270,000 households in the area.
According to a report from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long province, by 2030, the whole province will have about 132,000 hectares of coconut, including 108,060 hectares of industrial coconut, 22,440 hectares of drinking coconut and 1,500 hectares of wax coconut, with an estimated output of 1.53 million tons. The province focuses on planting new and renovating aging coconut gardens with high-quality varieties such as green ta, yellow ta, green strawberry, yellow strawberry, green Siamese and wax coconut, meeting VietGAP and organic standards. It is expected that 40,000 - 50,000 hectares will be granted planting area codes, developing concentrated raw material areas in sweet and sweetened communes.
Currently, Vinh Long has about 183 enterprises producing and processing coconut products, creating jobs for more than 9,000 workers. Main products include: coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut milk, coconut candy, coconut nectar, coconut shell charcoal, coconut fiber, cosmetics and handicrafts. Vinh Long coconuts have been exported to more than 50 countries, of which organic products are especially popular in high-end markets such as the US, EU, Japan, and the Middle East. Coconut export turnover in 2025 is estimated to reach 500 million USD, an increase of 2.9% compared to 2024.
Vinh Long province orients development and calls for businesses to invest in the coconut industry .
Accordingly, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long province aims to develop coconut cooperatives according to the value chain, aiming for about 70% of coconut output to be consumed through contracts in concentrated production areas by 2030. The province also encourages businesses to invest and cooperate with farmers in the entire chain of production, purchasing, processing, consumption, and export, striving to increase the export turnover of coconut products by an average of over 10% per year.
As for black-headed coconut worms, the authorities will continue to breed and release red-eyed wasps for prevention, while strengthening research and applying integrated pest management measures using biological methods to protect the productivity and quality of coconut gardens.
Vinh Long Province has been actively calling for key investment projects in the coconut industry - a field identified as a strategic strength of the locality. The Provincial People's Committee will accompany businesses throughout the implementation process, from supporting investment procedures, connecting raw material areas and cooperatives, to creating favorable conditions for infrastructure, labor resources and expanding consumption markets.
Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/so-huu-22-trieu-cay-dua-sau-hop-nhat-vinh-long-tinh-chuyen-tang-kim-ngach-xuat-khau/20250801014722761
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