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  • Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Skyrocket 17.8% in First Half of 2026: A Boom in Durian Trade

    Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Skyrocket 17.8% in First Half of 2026: A Boom in Durian Trade

    In the first half of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase of 17.8% in its fruit and vegetable exports, reaching a total of US$3.65 billion. This upward trend was notably reflected in the second quarter, where exports alone generated a revenue of $2.18 billion, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

    Strong Export Performance and Market Expansion

    The Ministry predicts that the continued growth of fruit and vegetable exports throughout 2026 will have minimal impact on domestic prices, facilitated by a steady demand from international markets and abundant local supply. Durian, one of Vietnam’s leading fruit exports, is currently shipped to 28 global markets and has yielded nearly $562 million within the first five months of 2026. This represents a notable increase of 46% compared to the previous year.

    Vietnam currently possesses approximately 192,000 hectares dedicated to durian farming. The Crop Production and Plant Protection Department anticipates that durian output will surge from 1.8 million tonnes in 2025 to around 2-2.1 million tonnes this year. Additional exports, including lychees and coconuts, have also experienced double-digit growth due to robust demand from major markets such as China, the U.S., and South Korea.

    Nguyen Quoc Manh, the deputy director of the department, highlighted China as Vietnam’s primary market for fruit and vegetable exports. The country has witnessed an annual growth of approximately 65-70% in shipments to China over recent years. To reduce reliance on one market, the Ministry is working to secure access to more fruits within high-value markets like the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

    The Future of Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry

    Manh emphasized that Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry has been transitioning towards a different growth model. The focus is now on enhancing the quality of produce, increasing its value, and driving sustainable development, as the capacity for further cultivation expansion is restricted. Strict quality and food safety standards imposed by high-value markets such as the European Union and China present significant challenges for the industry.

    In addition, producers face mounting pressure from increasing input costs brought about by global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Manh shared that over the coming five years, the ministry intends to amplify research and breeding of fruit and vegetable varieties that align with domestic production capabilities and market demand. This will include promoting deep processing, expanding export markets, and implementing a low-emission crop production strategy for 2025-2035. The aim is to foster a greener, more competitive, and sustainable fruit and vegetable industry that can boost farmers’ incomes.

    Questions & Answers

    What led to the significant increase in Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in 2026?
    The increase was driven by an abundant supply of produce, stable market demand, a notable surge in durian exports, and double-digit growth in lychees and coconuts exports.

    What challenges does Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry face?
    The industry faces challenges imposed by strict quality and food safety standards in high-value markets, and increasing input costs due to global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

    What measures is the Ministry taking to sustain the growth of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry?
    The Ministry plans to increase research and breeding of suitable fruit and vegetable varieties, promote deep processing, expand export markets, and implement a low-emission crop production strategy to drive a greener and more sustainable industry.

  • Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Soar: $10B Target in Sight for 2026 Amid Global Trade Growth

    Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Soar: $10B Target in Sight for 2026 Amid Global Trade Growth

    According to industry experts, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit the $10 billion mark as early as 2026, provided the current pace is sustained and structural issues are resolved. The total exports are projected to be in the range of $8-8.4 billion in 2025, marking a growth of 18% from the previous year, as reported by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.

    Growth Amid Global Trade Volatility

    The resilience and growth of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export sector in spite of ongoing global trade instability underscore the enhanced competitiveness of the nation’s agricultural products in global markets. This remarkable performance can be attributed to an array of beneficial conditions, including substantial recovery of demand in major markets such as China, the U.S., South Korea, Japan and the European Union. Furthermore, an increase in official export approvals for Vietnamese fruits to high-demand markets has created new avenues for growth.

    Nguyen Thanh Binh, chairman of the association, indicated that the growth in exports in recent years has evolved from seasonal peaks into a consistent upward trend. An increased emphasis on quality, traceability, and compliance with market standards has aided Vietnamese produce in establishing a more stable presence within global supply chains.

    Despite being the largest market and accounting for a significant proportion of shipments, China also poses the greatest challenges to the industry, as Binh noted.

    Persistent Vulnerabilities

    While there has been a robust increase in export value, market volatility and policy changes continue to cause disruptions in shipments to China. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Bich, an expert in agricultural economics, pointed out that the sector’s greatest vulnerability is seen in production organization. Despite the speedy growth, it lacks a firm grounding and without stronger connections from raw material sources to processing and distribution, the industry could be susceptible to changes such as tightened standards or altered regulations by major markets.

    Learning from past instances of congestion at border gates remains crucial, particularly as importing countries continue to elevate their requirements regarding quarantine, food safety, and sustainability.

    Striving for the $10 Billion Goal

    Despite these challenges, the long-term prospects remain favorable. Riding on the wave of consistent double-digit growth in recent years and Vietnam’s position among the world’s top 25 trading nations, the association is confident that exports could reach $10 billion by 2026.

    Many businesses deem this target achievable if existing roadblocks are overcome. A representative from the Tien Giang Vegetables and Fruits Joint Stock Company said that there remains potential for processed goods and premium fresh fruit. However, businesses require stable policies regarding raw material zones, logistics, and market access.

    Logistics costs, particularly those related to cold-chain logistics, constitute a substantial portion of expenses, compromising competitiveness with regional counterparts.

    Experts emphasize the necessity for comprehensive, long-term solutions, including focused farming zones, standardized production unit codes, and packing facilities certified in line with market demand. Diversifying export markets and increasing the share of processed goods are also seen as essential.

    Binh further underscored that continued government support in areas such as market access, standardization, and credit and logistics infrastructure will be crucial to ensuring sustainable growth.

    Questions & Answers

    What are the main challenges to Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export industry?
    The main challenges include market volatility, policy changes, high logistics costs, and the need for stronger connections from raw material sources to processing and distribution.

    What are the proposed solutions to these challenges?
    Proposed solutions include the creation of concentrated farming zones, standardization of production unit codes, certified packing facilities, diversification of export markets, and increased government support in various areas.

    What is the projected value of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the near future?
    Industry experts believe that Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could reach $10 billion as early as 2026, given the current pace of growth and provided structural issues are properly addressed.

  • Vegetable and fruit exports face tough competition from imports

    Vegetable and fruit exports face tough competition from imports

    With turnover of $375 million in May, fruit and vegetables were among the biggest export items for Vietnam, while imports of the same equalled $183 million.  The high export turnover of $375 million represented a sharp increase of 75 percent in comparison with the same period last year.

    The increase of $161 million in vegetable and fruit export turnover made up 26 percent of the total exports increase of 13 key farm produce and agriculture material items.  Analysts said the target of $3 billion in vegetable and fruit export turnover this year is within reach.

    However, Vietnam, which takes pride as a big vegetable and fruit exporter, also had to import $183 million worth of products in May, a sharp rise of 79 percent compared with the same period last year, raising the import turnover to nearly half a billion of dollars in the first five months of the year.

    Nguyen Dinh Bich, a trade expert, pointed out big problems in the market structure. The exports to the Chinese market have been increasing rapidly from less than 30 percent in 2014 to 65 percent in 2015.  The growth rate exceeded 70 percent in 2016, while it reached 75.5 percent in the first five months of 2017. In 2014, Vietnam exported $435 million worth of products to China, but exported $1.054 billion to other markets.

    The trend reversed in 2015: while exports to China increased sharply by $760 million in turnover to $1.195 billion, exports to other markets decreased by $410 million to $644 million. The same situation was seen in 2016 and the first five months of 2017.

    “Do Vietnam’s fruit flow to China’s Guangxi province to be sorted and labeled as ‘made in China’ for re-export to the world market?” Bich asked, emphasizing that Guangxi is China’s ‘fruit granary’ with output of 359 kilos per head per annum,1.8 times higher than the average level of the country.

    Imported fruits are displayed in advantageous positions at supermarkets for the upper and middle class, and sold at high prices.

    Thai exporters enjoy big benefits from the Vietnamese market. In May 2015, Vietnam imported $13 million worth of fruit from Thailand, which accounted for one-third of total fruit import turnover.

    Meanwhile, the figure soared to $38 million in May 2016 and to $129 million in May 2017.

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