Vietnam has experienced a significant uptick in its fruit and vegetable export sector, achieving a 28.1% increase in value to 2.59 billion USD within the initial five months of the year. According to Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, key exports such as durian, dragon fruit, jackfruit, and banana have been substantial contributors to this growth. The expectation for continued expansion is supported by robust domestic supply and heightened demand from both established and new markets, especially during peak harvest periods for durian, dragon fruit, pineapple, watermelon, mango, longan, and lychee.
However, Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), pointed out potential setbacks due to adverse weather conditions impacting lychee production.
The forecast for 2024 indicates a nearly 50% reduction in lychee output, with Bac Giang province, a leading lychee producer, expecting to halve its yield compared to 2023. Despite this, efforts to promote lychee exports, particularly in Hai Duong province, have been intensified, focusing on market expansion in China, Japan, the US, France, Malaysia, and the Republic of Korea (RoK). The province has also emphasized adherence to VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards to maintain export eligibility.
Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
