Durian exports grow impressively
More than 6.2 billion USD, up more than 10% over the same period last year - a significant increase in the export value of fruits and vegetables as of the end of September. Of which, the main export item, durian, recorded impressive growth in the third quarter.
According to information from Vietnam Customs, in the first 9 months of the year, frozen durian exports increased by nearly 70% in volume and nearly 130% in value compared to the same period last year. In particular, in addition to the Chinese market, durian exports are growing very strongly to many other markets such as Papua New Guinea up 53%; the US up 28%; Canada up 49%; Japan up 16%... Thanks to the strong growth in frozen durian exports and the recovery of fresh durian when the decline has narrowed significantly compared to the beginning of the year, this industry has brought in more than 2 billion USD.
September and October are the months when durian production is most abundant in the key Central Highlands region.
Accelerating durian exports in the fourth quarter
September and October are the months when durian production is most abundant in the Central Highlands, the region with the largest durian acreage in Vietnam. In addition, Chinese traders are stepping up imports to meet the production of cakes with durian as an ingredient, serving the demand for the year-end Tet holiday. Currently, durian supply from other countries in Southeast Asia is almost non-existent. This is also a favorable condition for Vietnam to accelerate exports in the fourth quarter, especially frozen durian.
In recent days, the company has continuously received large orders for frozen durian to be exported to China. This is a condition for the company to increase revenue after a long period of slow operation.
Ms. Tran Thi Yen Thu - Director of Hong Sang Fruit Company said: "Following the correct procedures required by China, from testing, selecting goods to freezing process, is enough to ensure food safety to be able to export to their market. This market is currently very potential".
Mr. Vo Tan Loi - Director of Phuong Ngoc Import-Export Company shared: "We buy from gardens or traders, take samples of durian for testing, and when the test is satisfactory, we start ripening and separating the segments to freeze and export. I see this solution brings a bright market for Vietnamese durian to export to China."
In particular, thanks to the frozen durian processing process, it will be easy to control banned substances as well as technical standards of the importing country, so it is expected that durian export turnover will be stable.
Ms. Dang Thi Thuy Nga - Director of Xuan Dinh Agricultural Service and Trade Cooperative, Dong Nai province commented: "In terms of transportation, weight is much more advantageous than fresh fruit. If I transport 20 tons, I will get exactly 20 tons."
According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, during the upcoming peak crop season in September and October, durian exports could reach 500-550 million USD/month.
Fruit and vegetable exports will exceed the 8 billion USD mark by 2025
Fruit and vegetable industry determined to achieve 8 billion USD target
In addition to durian, exports of many other fruits have also been growing very well since the beginning of the year. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association believes that fruit and vegetable exports will exceed the 8 billion USD mark in 2025 and could reach the 10 billion USD mark in the near future.
In the fourth quarter, besides fruits in the main harvest season such as star apple, Vietnam has the advantage of having many fruits with year-round supply such as grapefruit, coconut, dragon fruit, longan, mango... In the last months of the year, it is expected that the purchase price of many main fruits will increase from 3,000 - 6,000 VND/kg compared to previous months thanks to increased purchasing power.
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tung - General Director of Vina T&T Import Export Company said: "The first three quarters of the year have shown positive signs, especially in the company's traditional markets such as the US, Australia, Canada, etc., we have all recorded growth of over 20%. Currently, we will achieve 12-13% of the Chinese market. We hope that in the fourth quarter, we will accelerate to achieve the target set at the beginning of the year of 20%".
Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen - General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association commented: "The State has helped Vietnamese farmers and businesses overcome tariff barriers as well as quotas through FTA agreements. Currently, we have signed 19 agreements, of which 17 have been put into practice. The problem of overcoming technical barriers must come from the efforts of farmers and businesses to boost exports."
Thus, the export target of 8 billion USD in 2025 is completely achievable when the whole industry accelerates at an average rate of 1 billion USD/month. To maintain the growth rate, it is necessary to comprehensively transform from production thinking to market approach.
Source: https://vtv.vn/tang-toc-xuat-khau-sau-rieng-1002510150925279.htm
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