The vulnerability of Vietnamese agricultural exporters remains a pressing concern, more so as importing markets tighten their standards for clean and green practices. This necessitates a more proactive and comprehensive approach from the sector to keep its buyers and maintain a competitive edge.
This does not always pan out; in October 2023, two shipments of Vietnamese durians and peppers for Japan were compelled to be destroyed due to excessive chemical residues. The importing entity, Japan Apple LLC, suffered substantial losses, with the durian shipment alone accounting for a loss of nearly US$10,000. Another incident back in September involved the recall of Vietnamese unripe durians by the company.
In response to the challenges faced by Vietnamese exporters, industry experts and insiders said there is a need for vigilance and adaptation to evolving market dynamics. A report from the Việt Nam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority said that China and the EU sent 11 notifications related to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) between October 21 and November 21 this year.
Source: vietnamnews.vn