Business

Hai Duong: Over half of estimated lychee output sold before main-crop harvest

The northern province of Hai Duong had sold about 28,000-29,000 tonnes of its “thieu” lychees to both domestic and foreign markets as of May 31, accounting for 55 percent of its annual output, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Hai Duong: Over half of estimated lychee output sold before main-crop harvest ảnh 1Preliminary processing of "thieu" lychee at Emeii Vietnam JSC in Hai Duong's Thanh Ha district. (Photo: VNA)
Hai Duong (VNA) - The northern province of Hai Duong had soldabout 28,000-29,000 tonnes of its “thieu” lychees to both domestic and foreignmarkets as of May 31, accounting for 55 percent of its annual output, accordingto the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Half of these, or 15,000 tonnes, have been shipped to the neighbouringcountries of China, Laos, and Cambodia.

Some 1,500 tonnes of high-priced lychees have been exported to other countries,including 800 tonnes of fresh lychees to Japan, the US, Australia, the EU,Singapore, the Middle East, and Malaysia. The remainder, which are frozen, havebeen sent to the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the EU.

Notably, Japan has purchased 100 tonnes of lychees from the province sofar this year, tripling the total amount it bought from Vietnam in 2020. Thelychees have fetched around 350,000-500,000 VND (15.1-21.6 USD) per kilo in theEast Asian country.

There has been a surge in exports to Japan and the EU thanks to improvedperformance by local growers this year, said director of the department’s plantprotection division Luong Thi Kiem. All batches sent to Japan and elsewhere havesatisfied the necessary standards, she noted, adding that testing found zeropesticide residue.

An additional 5,000 tonnes of lychees are expected to be shipped abroadby the end of this harvest season.

Domestically, some 6,000-7,000 tonnes have been sold at wholesalemarkets around the country while 2,000 tonnes have hit the shelves of majorsupermarket chains such as Vinmart, BigC, Metro, Lanchi Mart, and CoopMart.About 100 tonnes have also been purchased by online shoppers via e-commerceplatforms.

Hai Duong has for the first time this year hosted a video teleconferenceto connect growers and local and foreign traders.

The province has more than 9,100 hectares of lychee area, with totalproduction estimated at about 55,000 tonnes this year, with 30,000 tonnes beingearly-ripening lychees. The main-crop lychees will be ready for harvest fromJune 5./.
VNA
#Hai Duong #thieu lychees #lychee exports #main-crop harvest #Vietnam #Vietnam news #Vietnam news agency #Vietnamplus Hai Duong
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Nearly 10 tonnes of lychee flown to Japan

Nearly 10 tonnes of lychee flown to Japan

First batches of lychee in the 2021 crop of the northern province of Bac Giang left for Japan on flights arranged by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on early May 27.

See more

The Quang Tri coastal road project, spanning nearly 55km, is among key projects with regional connectivity that play an important role in promoting socio-economic development in the central province of Quang Tri. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.(Photo: VNA)

Public investment disbursement slow despite record capital scale

As of February 28, total disbursed capital reached 55.74 trillion VND, equivalent to 5.6% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Of the figure, disbursement of the central budget was estimated at 10.18 trillion VND, or 2.9% of the plan, while that of local budgets totalled 45.56 trillion VND, reaching 7% of the target.

Delegates taste UK food (Photo: VNA)

Taste of UK week promotes British foods in Vietnam

The “Taste of the UK” food week, held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City from February 26 to March 11, is an opportunity to promote British food products and strengthen their presence in Vietnam, while giving local consumers a chance to experience the diversity of UK cuisine.

A customer purchases E5RON92 bioethanol fuel at a PVOIL gas station on Thai Thinh street, Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Retail fuel prices rise sharply in March 5 adjustment

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the global fuel market during the latest price adjustment period from February 26 to March 4, 2026 was influenced by several major factors, including the escalating military conflict between the US – Israel coalition and Iran.

Workers at a textile factory in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Supporting industries seek fresh growth momentum

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and supply chain restructuring, the Government has introduced a range of measures aimed at injecting new momentum into domestic manufacturing. New provisions covering workforce training, testing and certification, trade promotion and technology upgrades have been implemented.

Workers package fruits at the factory of Vina T&T Group (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Vietnamese exporters adapt to escalating Middle East conflict

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Export-Import Department forecasts upward pressure on global prices for consumer goods, fuel, and crude oil in the coming time. Such hikes could exert indirect but broad negative effects on Vietnam’s overall production and trade, with particular exposure in exports destined for the Middle East.

The MoIT will closely monitor global oil prices, output, inventories and trade flows to adjust imports and domestic supply accordingly. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam triggers fuel contingency plan over Middle East crisis

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will closely monitor global oil prices, output, inventories and trade flows to adjust imports and domestic supply accordingly. It will also intensify oversight of key traders’ compliance with their 2026 minimum reserve obligations.

Workers process tra fish for export. (Photo: VNA)

Agro-forestry-fishery exports up over 17% in first two months

Of the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for 6.09 billion USD, up 17.1% year-on-year. Seafood exports reached 1.76 billion USD, marking a sharp increase of 23.3%, while forestry products brought in 2.82 billion USD, up 7.4%.

Many private businesses are investing in the service and real estate sectors in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang augments efforts to attract high-quality investments

Da Nang has consistently implemented business support policies and a selective investment attraction strategy, prioritising high technology, smart city building and sustainable development, thereby strengthening investor confidence and enhancing the city’s competitiveness in the new development phase.

Export activities at the Cai Mep - Thi Vai port cluster (Photo: VNA)

Southern region opens wide to new wave of US investment

Since 2025, US enterprises have increasingly explored investment opportunities across provinces in the Southern Key Economic Region. Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a leading destination, highlighted by multiple cooperation agreements concluded in late 2025.

Visitors explore Vietnamese furniture products at HawaExpo 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City’s HawaExpo 2026 triples in scale

Held under the theme “Gateway to Vietnam Furniture Prowess” and featuring more than 2,500 booths, the four-day event is expected to serve as a gateway to exploring the genuine capabilities of Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry, as well as a strategic trading hub for international markets.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha answers reporters’ questions. (Photo: VNA)

SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

In the coming period, the SBV will calibrate interest rate management in line with macroeconomic developments and inflation trends, while requiring credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to enhance transparency.