Processing shrimp for export at a factory of Minh Phu Seafood Corp in Hau Giang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) - The export of Vietnamese farm produce such asaquatic products, pepper, rubber, and rice to the Netherlands has soared sincethe EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect, the Ministry ofIndustry and Trade (MoIT) has reported.
Specifically, the shipment of aquatic products rose by 20.2 percent,pepper 20.9 percent, rubber 11.9 percent, and rice 83.7 percent.
Director of the MoIT’s Trade Promotion Agency Vu Ba Phu said theEVFTA provides leverage for both Vietnamese and Dutch businesses.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands, the country isnow the largest importer of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables in the EU. Over 20percent of fresh fruit and vegetables are being supplied by developing countriesto the EU via the Netherlands.
However, links between production and other stages in the supply chain,including post-harvesting and logistics, in Vietnam remain weak.
Experts suggested Vietnamese exporters actively learn about marketdemand, join more expos to seek partners and expand markets as well as changetheir perceptions on food safety management.
To fully tap into the opportunities brought about by the EVFTA, theywere also advised to join online trade conferences to access the EU and Dutchmarkets./.
Specifically, the shipment of aquatic products rose by 20.2 percent,pepper 20.9 percent, rubber 11.9 percent, and rice 83.7 percent.
Director of the MoIT’s Trade Promotion Agency Vu Ba Phu said theEVFTA provides leverage for both Vietnamese and Dutch businesses.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands, the country isnow the largest importer of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables in the EU. Over 20percent of fresh fruit and vegetables are being supplied by developing countriesto the EU via the Netherlands.
However, links between production and other stages in the supply chain,including post-harvesting and logistics, in Vietnam remain weak.
Experts suggested Vietnamese exporters actively learn about marketdemand, join more expos to seek partners and expand markets as well as changetheir perceptions on food safety management.
To fully tap into the opportunities brought about by the EVFTA, theywere also advised to join online trade conferences to access the EU and Dutchmarkets./.
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