In fact, for the former it “has decreased. Last year, we exported to the EU, Canada and Asia, but now there is little export to China,” states Mr Tran. Furthermore, Mr Tran also states that, due to this fall in demand, rates are also low. In this regard, Ly Thanh Thao affirms that “the market price now is lower than last year. The reason for this is the fruit production having increased by 15%, while demand has dropped, so the market price has to go down.”
In any case, both companies are still making weekly shipments to numerous other destinations, which in Cao Thanh Phat’s case include “the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, and Qatar.” In global terms, the representative of Hoang Hau Dragon Fruit Farm assures that “our export volume at this time increases by about 20%.” As regards prices, both entrepreneurs explain that “different markets have different specifications and transportation costs, so the price per box will vary.”
While Cao Thanh Phat is also exploring the possibility of entering Dubai and India, both companies have their hopes set on the recovery of the Chinese market. As Ly Thanh Thao puts it, “our main market so far is Europe, but demand in this market has not increased compared with the last 2 years and we are not very satisfied. Europe is also a distant market and Dragon Fruit has a limited shelf life, which, together with other factors, restricts the capacity to export.”
For more information:
Tony Tran
Cao Thanh Phat Import and Export Co, Ltd.
H/P +84 986 456767
+84 986 456767Skype ID: tony.tran9300
Tel+84 623 869 509
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Email: sales@ctpvn.vn
Lyn Than Thao
Hoang Hau Dragon Fruit
Mobile: +84 938 303159
+84 938 303159E-mail: thao.ly@hoanghau.com.vn
hoanghau@hoanghau.com.vn
www.hoanghau.com.vn