The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association reports that from May 2025 to currently, exports of fruits and vegetables are valued at US$496 million, indicating a 35.5 per cent reduction compared to the previous year.
The export sector has now faced a downturn for five consecutive months. During the initial five months of 2025, fruit and vegetable export revenue is estimated at $2.1 billion, a 17.8 per cent decline from the previous year.
Amidst the harvest peak, Vietnam is grappling with export challenges resulting in price drops for various fruits and vegetables. In the Southwest region, Taiwanese mangoes are priced at about US$0.04–US$0.12 per kilogram, An Phuoc water apple at US$0.12–US$0.20 per kg, Thai jackfruit at US$0.08–US$0.12 per kg, and durian at US$1.20–US$1.60 per kg.
Durian, once a leading export, has faced a notable reduction in price and turnover. In the initial four months of 2025, durian export revenues reached approximately US$130 million, marking a sharp 74 per cent decrease compared to the same period in the previous year.
Among the primary markets for Vietnam's fruits and vegetables, declines were observed in three. Exports to China brought in US$777 million, a 33 per cent drop. South Korea's import value amounted to US$101 million, down 5 per cent, and Thailand's to US$57 million, down 3 per cent
Source: Saigon News