According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, in December last year, Vietnamese businesses spent approximately 304.3 million USD to import fruits and vegetables, a sharp increase of 74.5% compared to the same month in 2023.

Businesses say that the majority of imported fruits and vegetables during this period are to meet consumer demand for the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake).

Regarding the import market, Vietnamese businesses spent $123.7 million (approximately VND 3,093 billion) to purchase fruits and vegetables from the US, a dramatic increase of 176.7% compared to the $44.7 million figure in December 2023. This is also the highest monthly import value of US fruits and vegetables ever recorded.

Moreover, with a share of 40.7% of the total import value of fruits and vegetables, the US officially surpassed China (32.8%) to become the largest supplier of this product at the Lunar New Year market in the Year of the Snake.

According to the owner of a fruit store chain in Hanoi , the period leading up to the Lunar New Year is always a peak shopping season to meet family consumption needs and for gift-giving. Imported fruits from the US are always a popular choice because they meet aesthetic standards while being affordable for many families.

Therefore, the amount of imported American fruit has also increased sharply. This source cited that during this period, the chain stores mainly sell American grapes, Envy apples, Dazzle apples, Evercrip apples, etc. These products range in price from 55,000 to 220,000 VND/kg depending on the type.

At local markets, fruit shops, supermarkets, and online marketplaces, American apples and grapes are widely available and frequently appear in Tet gift baskets.

For the first time in history, the US spent nearly 1.2 billion USD to buy a super nutritious seed from Vietnam. Vietnam collected 98% of the money that the US spent to import this item.