Fruit and vegetable exports hit record high of over 5 billion USD

In the first 11 months of the year, fruit and vegetable exports are estimated at 5.2 billion USD, up 70% over the same period last year and the highest level ever.

The above figures have just been announced by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association. Accordingly, durian is the fruit that contributes the most to the growth of this group, accounting for 40% of the turnover. Next are jackfruit, watermelon, grapefruit, and longan, all with growth rates of 50-200% compared to the same period last year.

With an estimated export turnover of 5.2 billion USD in 11 months, the fruit and vegetable group for the first time led the agricultural sector, surpassing key groups such as rice, cashew nuts, coffee, cassava...

China is currently the country importing the most Vietnamese fruits and vegetables with a total turnover of 3.2 billion USD in 10 months, up 2.7% over the same period last year and accounting for 66% of the market share.

Next, exports to the US market reached over 212 million USD, down more than 3% compared to the same period last year; Korea reached 187 million USD, up 25%; Japan was 151 million USD, up 7%...

Ri6 durian at Can Tho garden. Photo: Manh Khuong

Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen - General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association - said that the reason for the breakthrough in fruit and vegetable exports this year is that China and many other countries have increased their purchases of Vietnamese goods. In 2022, this country signed a series of protocols with Vietnam, creating a stepping stone for fruit and vegetable exports to achieve many advantages.

This year, Vietnam has many new export fruit and vegetable products and consumption markets. In particular, durian has been granted more growing area codes, helping export activities to flourish. The output and quality of durian in particular and fruits and vegetables in general have improved a lot this year, helping to stabilize output.

In addition, logistics infrastructure such as roads, warehouses, and delivery yards have been renovated and newly built, helping export activities reduce costs and create more competitive prices compared to competitors.

According to Mr. Nguyen, China is considering allowing Vietnamese fresh coconuts to be officially exported. If approved in the near future, this will also be a series of fruits joining the billion-dollar club. Recently, the US has also allowed Vietnam to re-export fresh coconuts (the type with the green skin and part of the white fiber removed).

According to the Plant Protection Department ( Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ), Vietnamese fruit and vegetable products are increasingly being exported. Authorities are negotiating to open the market for passion fruit to the US and Australia; grapefruit to Japan, Korea, Australia and India; durian to India; and citrus fruits, coconuts and frozen durian to China.

Fruit exporters said that fruit and vegetable consumption will continue to increase at the end of the year as China enters the festival season. The country is also increasing purchases of new fruits from Vietnam such as purple star apple and red-fleshed jackfruit. It is expected that by the end of 2023, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports will easily reach the target of 5.5 billion USD.

Thi Ha

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