Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$195.72 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$987.32 million.
China and USA lead the market with mixed trends:
China remained the primary source for fruit and vegetable imports, with a May value of US$54.98 million. This signifies a decrease of 7.58 percent from April but still accounts for a significant 34.29 percent of the total year-to-date imports. The USA, the second-largest supplier, saw its imports increase by 3.86 percent to US$44.41 million in May, contributing 25.05 percent to the YTD total.
Significant month-on-month surges from various markets:
Several countries exhibited remarkable month-on-month growth in May:
- Brazil recorded an extraordinary surge of 233.45 percent, albeit from a low base.
- South Africa imports jumped by 130.00 percent.
- Chile saw a substantial increase of 83.98 percent.
- Thailand imports grew by 57.74 percent.
- Canada recorded a rise of 56.39 percent.
- New Zealand and Laos also showed strong increases of 48.40 percent and 59.40 percent, respectively.
- The “Other” category also saw a significant increase of 32.61 percent.
Notable declines in imports:
Conversely, some markets faced substantial declines in imports in May:
- Cambodia saw a sharp drop of 28.96 percent.
- South Korea imports decreased by 32.19 percent.
- Australia fell by 19.34 percent.
- India experienced a decline of 11.19 percent.
- Malaysia and Israel also saw significant decreases of 41.49 percent and 50.72 percent, respectively.
The overall increase in May’s fruit and vegetable imports suggests a growing demand in Vietnam, driven by diverse sources and dynamic shifts in supply, as China and the USA maintain their leading positions.
See also: Consumer Goods in Vietnam 2025: Trends, Key Players, Distribution
Vietnam imports of fruits and vegetables, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 195.72 | 186.75 | 4.80% | 987.32 | 100.00% |
| Other | 20.92 | 15.78 | 32.61% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| China | 54.98 | 59.49 | -7.58% | 338.56 | 34.29% |
| USA | 44.41 | 42.76 | 3.86% | 247.37 | 25.05% |
| New Zealand | 18.06 | 12.17 | 48.40% | 41.26 | 4.18% |
| Myanmar | 12.45 | 10.80 | 15.22% | 49.68 | 5.03% |
| Australia | 9.20 | 11.40 | -19.34% | 54.78 | 5.55% |
| India | 7.91 | 8.91 | -11.19% | 30.27 | 3.07% |
| Cambodia | 7.22 | 10.17 | -28.96% | 32.60 | 3.30% |
| Thailand | 5.73 | 3.63 | 57.74% | 17.58 | 1.78% |
| South Africa | 3.95 | 1.72 | 130.00% | 13.39 | 1.36% |
| South Korea | 3.93 | 5.80 | -32.19% | 24.66 | 2.50% |
| Chile | 2.62 | 1.43 | 83.98% | 25.58 | 2.59% |
| Laos | 1.73 | 1.09 | 59.40% | 4.50 | 0.46% |
| Brazil | 1.44 | 0.43 | 233.45% | 2.33 | 0.24% |
| Canada | 0.78 | 0.50 | 56.39% | 4.77 | 0.48% |
| Malaysia | 0.24 | 0.41 | -41.49% | 1.52 | 0.15% |
| Israel | 0.13 | 0.27 | -50.72% | 1.23 | 0.12% |