Vietnamese fruit exports to China and Laos surge
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The export of bananas, durians, and jackfruit from Vietnam to China and Laos surged in the year’s first four months.
The export value of vegetables and fruits reached $1.39 billion, up 19.4% over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
China led the consumption of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables with 58.7% market share, valued at $576.4 million in the first quarter of the year, up 27.4% over the same period in 2022.
Laos, South Korea and Japan also increased imports of Vietnamese fruits. Exports of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits to Laos increased the most, by 2.8 times.
Durian, jackfruit and banana had a significant increase in exports. In the first quarter, Vietnam’s durian export turnover reached $153.5 million, up more than 8.3 times over the same period last year. China accounted for 87% of the market share with a turnover of $133.6 million.
Thousands of tons of durian have been exported to China every month. Vietnamese durians are ordered in large quantities because of their good quality, suitability for local tastes and prices that are more attractive than produce from Malaysia and Thailand.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific countries are significantly increasing their imports of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables?
Which specific countries are significantly increasing their imports of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables?
China and Laos are the primary countries showing a significant increase. China led consumption with 58.7% market share, while exports to Laos increased the most, by 2.8 times.
Q.What is the total export value of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits mentioned in the article?
What is the total export value of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits mentioned in the article?
The total export value of vegetables and fruits reached $1.39 billion in the first four months of the year. This represents an increase of 19.4% over the same period last year.
Q.Why are Vietnamese durians proving so popular in the Chinese market?
Why are Vietnamese durians proving so popular in the Chinese market?
Vietnamese durians are ordered in large quantities by China due to their good quality. They are also suitable for local tastes and offered at more attractive prices compared to produce from Malaysia and Thailand.
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