Vegetable, fruit exports likely to make record high of 7.5 billion USD

Vietnam can earn 7.5 billion USD from vegetable and fruit exports this year – the highest-ever figure recorded, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that the export revenue of these products hit over 6.3 billion USD in the first ten months of this year, up 31.5% year on year and exceeding the 5.7 billion USD recorded for the entire 2023.

Durian continues to be the largest contributor, bringing in over 3 billion USD in the reviewed period, accounting for nearly 50% of the total export turnover from vegetables and fruits. Other products such as banana, mango, dragon fruit, and processed products also play an important role.

China remains the largest buyer of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits, with imports reaching 3.8 billion USD in the first 9 months of this year, up 38% year-on-year. Markets such as Thailand, the US, the Republic of Korea, and Japan have also seen strong growth, with double-digit increases./.