Domestic consumption accounted for about 55 percent of the 190,000tonnes harvested, which was the first time local consumption surpassedexports, said vice chairman of the provincial People's Committee, DuongVan Thai.
"This shows the domestic market still has a lot of potential," he added.
This year was also the first time Luc Ngan lychees have been exportedto the US, Japan, Australia and some ASEAN countries. Luc Ngan is adistrict in Bac Giang well known for its delicious lychees.
Thai said that fresh lychees have already sold out, leaving only driedand processed lychees available until the new season next year.-VNA