Fruit and vegetable exports recover, surprisingly from one fruit

According to the Import-Export Department ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ), Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover in the first half of the year is estimated at over 3 billion USD, down 9.7% over the same period last year. In June alone, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover is estimated at about 704.8 million USD, up 14.3% over May and up 5.5% over the same period last year.

Coconut has become a bright spot in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports in the first months of the year thanks to increased demand from markets, pushing prices up. Vietnam's coconut prices have increased from 1.21 USD/kg (over 31,000 VND/kg) in 2022 to 7.26 USD/kg (over 189,000 VND/kg) currently.

According to information from the Vietnam Coconut Association, the US will start importing fresh coconuts from Vietnam in 2023, China will start earlier, followed by Middle Eastern countries increasing purchases.

Regarding the Chinese market, the management agency said that in the past 5 months, China reduced fruit and vegetable imports from most major suppliers such as Thailand, Chile, and Vietnam, but increased imports from New Zealand and the Philippines. However, the import turnover of fruit and vegetables from Vietnam decreased, but the market share of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables in total imports into China still increased by 11.98%.

Xuất khẩu rau quả phục hồi, bất ngờ từ một loại quả - 1 — From October 2024, fresh Vietnamese coconuts have been officially exported to China (Photo: Contributor).

The Import-Export Department said that China's demand for imported fruits and vegetables in the last 6 months of the year is forecast to recover, despite many potential challenges.

The management agency said that in the past 6 months, the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry has faced difficulties due to the decrease in durian exports. However, recent positive signals show that this industry can expect to make a strong breakthrough during the peak season if the obstacles are soon resolved.

Specifically, with businesses' efforts to meet new market standards, especially China, and the promotion of market diversification, export turnover is likely to recover in the last months of the year.

In addition, the Department believes that resolving China’s technical barriers and new plant quarantine regulations will be key to recovering exports of durian and other fruit and vegetable products to this market. Vietnam is prioritizing the issuance of growing area codes, approving packing facilities and streamlining inspection procedures.

Markets such as the US, Japan, South Korea, the EU and Australia will continue to be the focus for businesses to boost exports, especially deep-processed products with high added value. In addition, increasing deep processing will help reduce dependence on fresh fruit exports and solve post-harvest preservation problems, minimizing risks when the market fluctuates.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/xuat-khau-rau-qua-phuc-hoi-bat-ngo-tu-mot-loai-qua-20250710165000852.htm