Durian export rises 14 time
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Vietnam’s durian export reached $1.63 billion in the first nine months, 14 times higher than the figure of same period last year, according to statistic of the General Department of Customs.
In the reviewed period, fruit and vegetable exports totaled $4.21 billion, a surge of 72.5% equivalent to $1.77 billion year on year.
Durian has surpassed jackfruit, dragon fruit, watermelon, banana and lychee to become the biggest foreign currency earner in Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry, accounting for 38.7% of the industry’s total export value.
China is the largest importer of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetables with a turnover hitting $2.75 billion, skyrocketing 160% compared to the same period last year.
Currently, Vietnamese durian is exported mainly to China. Vietnam has 422 growing areas and 153 packaging facilities eligible to export the fruit to China.
Sixty four other growing areas and 15 packaging facilities are completing procedures to have Chinese authorities to grant codes for the export. In addition, more than 600 growing area codes and 50 packaging facilities will apply for codes for the export of durian to China.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which country is the primary destination for Vietnam's durian exports?
Which country is the primary destination for Vietnam's durian exports?
China is currently the largest importer of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetables, and Vietnamese durian is mainly exported to this market. The turnover for fruit and vegetable exports to China reached $2.75 billion.
Q.How much did Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable exports grow in the first nine months?
How much did Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable exports grow in the first nine months?
Fruit and vegetable exports from Vietnam totalled $4.21 billion in the first nine months. This represents a surge of 72.5%, equivalent to an increase of $1.77 billion year on year.
Q.How many durian growing areas in Vietnam are currently approved for export to China?
How many durian growing areas in Vietnam are currently approved for export to China?
Vietnam currently has 422 durian growing areas and 153 packaging facilities that are eligible to export the fruit to China. An additional 64 growing areas and 15 packaging facilities are processing their applications.
Q.What percentage of Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable export value does durian now account for?
What percentage of Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable export value does durian now account for?
Durian has become the biggest foreign currency earner in Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry. It now accounts for 38.7% of the industry’s total export value, surpassing other fruits like jackfruit and dragon fruit.
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