Fruit and vegetable exports increase sharply since the beginning of the year

(HQ Online) - Continuing the strong growth momentum in 2023, fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow positively. It is estimated that the export value of Vietnam's fruit and vegetable products in January 2024 will reach 510 million USD, an increase of 24.9% compared to December 2023 and an increase of 112.1% compared to January 2023.

Many varieties of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables dominate many large markets in the world .

The Import-Export Department ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ) assessed that the positive results in the first month of the year are a good signal for the fruit and vegetable industry in 2024.

2023 is a successful year for the fruit and vegetable industry, in the context of the market facing many difficulties, global demand for goods is slow due to the impact of high inflation, and geopolitical conflicts are increasing in many major markets. The achievements of the fruit and vegetable industry are thanks to innovation in production methods of enterprises. Along with that, Vietnam participates in deep integration into the world economy through the signing of many bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements.

In addition, authorities promote trade, expand markets, promote solutions to facilitate trade...

In the structure of exported fruits and vegetables in 2023, the fruit category achieved the strongest growth rate, of which durian contributed to this strong growth, reaching 2.2 billion USD, an increase of 430.1% compared to 2022. In addition, other exported fruits also achieved positive growth rates such as jackfruit, mango, etc.

In addition to fruit varieties, exports of processed products will also grow significantly in 2023, which is a market trend and Vietnam's processed fruit and vegetable products will also bring positive growth results, reaching 1.28 billion USD, up 19.9% compared to 2022.

Vietnamese fruits are present in many markets around the world, especially in large markets with strict quality requirements, affirming the position of Vietnamese fruits, which opens up many great opportunities for the fruit and vegetable industry.

According to the Import-Export Department, with the results achieved in 2023, the export prospects for fruits and vegetables in 2024 are very positive, when many types of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables dominate many large markets in the world. The export value of fruits and vegetables in 2024 is expected to reach about 6 billion to 6.5 billion USD.

The main factors that will help the fruit and vegetable industry achieve its goals in 2024 include: demand in the largest fruit and vegetable export market, China, remains high; Vietnam is still negotiating with China to have more products officially exported to this market; Vietnam continues to promote exports to major markets such as the US, EU, Australia, South Korea, etc.; global consumers increasingly recognize the benefits and positive impacts of plant nutrition as well as positive, sustainable impacts on the environment; the trend of consuming plant-based foods is increasing in the global market.

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