The export volume of vegetables and fruits for the entire year may reach 5 billion US dollars by year's end.

DNHN - According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, fruit and vegetable export has become a bright spot in the agricultural industry during the first six months of this year;

After only seven months of this year, it is anticipated that the export value of vegetables and fruits will surpass the figure of nearly USD 3.2 billion from the previous year. In tandem with the reopening of China following the COVID-19 epidemic, the growth of durian products and the diversification of the market have left an unprecedented mark on exports of fruits and vegetables.

In the first half of this year, the country's fruit and vegetable exports totaled $2.75 billion, a 64% increase over the same period last year and equivalent to 81.8% of last year's total exports. Durian grew the most among commodities, followed by dragon fruit, banana, mango, jackfruit, watermelon, lychee... China remains Vietnam's largest import market for vegetables and fruits. The Chinese market accounted for nearly 59% of the market share in the first half of the year, followed by the United States, South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands.

According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, fruit and vegetable exports have become a bright spot in the agricultural industry during the first half of this year. If the fruit and vegetable industry maintains its export momentum through the end of the year, the total export volume for the year could reach $5 billion. In the if, durian products must be included in the mark. Durian has "surpassed" dragon fruit to become the most valuable export product, with a value of USD 850 million, while dragon fruit has only recently surpassed USD 310 million.

Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen concluded, pertaining specifically to durian, that Vietnamese durian has its advantages despite exporting to China later than Thailand. Only now has the harvested output surpassed fifty percent. It is currently cultivated primarily in Dong Nai and Lam Dong. By August and September, the Central Highlands will have the largest harvest, followed by the West at the end of the year.

China has issued 293 growing areas and 115 durian packing facilities in Vietnam with official export codes for this market. According to the Plant Protection Department, this unit is collaborating with Chinese Customs to determine the next inspection schedule for approximately 400 growing areas and 60 durian packing facilities that have sent documents to China. According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, durian exports to China will continue to increase if more planting area codes and packing facilities are granted.

In addition to China, exports of fruits and vegetables grew substantially in many other significant markets, including Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands.

In the next three to four quarters, approximately 7.6 million tonnes of major fruits such as mango, banana, dragon fruit, pineapple, orange, litchi, longan, durian, jackfruit, and avocado are anticipated to be consumed. Thus, it is evident that the fruit supply is and will continue to be abundant, meeting export demand shortly.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development continued negotiations to export fresh coconut to the United States and reached an agreement with Japan on new stamps for fresh Vietnamese mango and dragon fruit exported to this market beginning August 1, 2023. Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, suggested that localities, specialized agencies, and businesses ensure product quality by adhering to growing area codes and packing facility conditions. chemical. Maintaining sustainable production ensures the long-term viability of an item once it has been exported.

Ngoc Phi (TH)