Vietnam increases fruit exports to increase added value

Vietnam's fruit exports have seen a significant increase of 30.6% in the first eight months of 2024, reaching a value of US$4.63 billion, with durian being the highest value fruit in exports. The country expects further growth in durian exports, potentially hitting US$400-500 million. This growth is attributed to the ability to export durian to China through official channels. To capitalize on this opportunity, Vietnam is focusing on improving durian quality and standardizing planting areas and packaging facilities. However, the durian industry faces challenges such as inconsistent product quality, lack of scientific investment, and small processing plant scales. There is a need for improving product quality, enhancing management and standardization, and addressing obstacles like immature fruit exports. Local governments are encouraged to strengthen quality supervision to enhance the global competitiveness of Vietnamese fruits.

In the first eight months of 2024, Vietnam's fruit exports reached US$4.63 billion, a year-on-year increase of 30.6%. If market opportunities can be seized, fruit exports will continue to accelerate this year. In 2024, the export value of frozen durian alone is expected to reach US$400-500 million. Durian is still the fruit with the highest export value in Vietnam's fruit industry. In the first seven months of 2024, Vietnam's durian exports were about US$1.7 billion, accounting for 41% of the total fruit exports. According to Phung Duc Jin, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, since durian can be exported to China through official trade channels, Vietnam's durian exports to China have grown rapidly. In order to seize this opportunity, many places in Vietnam have accelerated the construction of high-quality durian planting areas, selected good varieties, and improved fruit quality, while paying attention to the formulation of planting area and packaging ...