Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$250 million in October, up from US$231 million in September, a change of 8.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$2,157 million worth of fruits and vegetables by the end of October.
China accounted for US$104 million worth of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in October. This was up from US$95 million in fruits and vegetables imports in September, a change of 10.14 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$773 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam.
After China was the USA making up US$47 million worth of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in October. This was up from US$27 million in fruits and vegetables imports in September, a change of 70.57 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$461 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam.
Next was Australia contributing US$18 million worth of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in October. This was down from US$19 million in fruits and vegetables imports in September, a change of 6.87 percent. Year to date, Australia has shipped US$142 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam.
Following Australia was Myanmar representing US$15 million worth of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in October. This was up from US$11 million in fruits and vegetables imports in September, a change of 35.73 percent. Year to date, Myanmar has shipped US$120 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was New Zealand constituting US$8 million worth of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in October. This was down from US$12 million in fruits and vegetables imports in September, a change of 30.80 percent. Year to date, New Zealand has shipped US$115 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of fruits and vegetables in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 249.82 | 231.06 | 8.12% | 2,157.21 |
| Other | 29.82 | 36.78 | -18.93% | 299.33 |
| China | 104.22 | 94.62 | 10.14% | 772.76 |
| USA | 46.62 | 27.33 | 70.57% | 460.64 |
| Australia | 18.14 | 19.48 | -6.87% | 141.53 |
| Myanmar | 14.84 | 10.93 | 35.73% | 119.64 |
| New Zealand | 8.37 | 12.09 | -30.80% | 115.19 |
| Thailand | 7.14 | 7.81 | -8.59% | 59.46 |
| South Africa | 7.01 | 10.40 | -32.57% | 45.77 |
| India | 5.96 | 6.06 | -1.67% | 61.73 |
| Cambodia | 4.22 | 1.42 | 196.60% | 39.65 |
| South Korea | 3.47 | 4.13 | -15.85% | 41.52 |
| Brazil | 0.70 | 2.55 | -72.56% | 9.43 |
| Canada | 0.57 | 0.78 | -26.97% | 11.01 |
| Malaysia | 0.44 | 0.31 | 39.01% | 3.09 |
| Chile | 0.40 | 1.14 | -64.90% | 29.46 |
| Laos | 0.25 | 0.54 | -53.14% | 7.82 |
| Israel | 0.15 | 0.08 | 97.47% | 1.78 |
Listed fruits and vegetables companies
These companies are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Nafoods Group JSC
Nafoods Group JSC (NAF) produces and exports fruit concentrates, frozen fruits, and agricultural products.
NAF closed at VND 32,600 on Thursday up 0.15 percent with 5,893,000 shares traded, worth VND 19,068 million.
Foreign ownership in NAF is currently capped at 122.7 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 19.4 percent.
Vietnam National Seed Group
Vietnam National Seed Group (NSC) produces, researches, and distributes crop seeds including rice, corn, and vegetables.
NSC closed at VND 77,700 on Thursday down 0.8 percent with 20,000 shares traded, worth VND 156 million.
Foreign ownership in NSC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 9.5 percent.
Southern Seed Corporation
Southern Seed Corporation (SSC) researches, produces, and trades agricultural seeds such as rice, corn, and vegetables.
SSC closed at VND 32,000 on Thursday down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
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Vietnam fruits and vegetables news
Recent developments include:
China-Vietnam durian codes
China approved nearly 1,000 additional planting-area codes and packing facilities for Vietnam’s durian industry, following technical talks between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and China’s General Administration of Customs, it was reported at the end of November.
At the meeting, both sides also signed a protocol allowing fresh jackfruit exports to China, with Vietnam has submitted a technical report explaining cadmium residues in durian and outlining mitigation measures such as biochar use, balanced fertiliser application and intercropping.
Vegetable prices settle
Vegetable prices in Ho Chi Minh City had begun to ease at the start of December thanks to additional supplies from Thailand and China, after recent heavy rains created havoc for producers, though prices remain high.
Local media was reporting that as of December 1, wholesale markets such as Binh Dien, Hoc Mon and Thu Duc reported prices down about 10 percent from their recent peak, yet volumes were low at around 1,500 tonnes per day.
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Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables industry
Vietnam produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, supported by favourable climate conditions and expanding cultivation areas.
Key products include dragon fruit, mangoes, bananas, lychees and vegetables grown for both fresh consumption and processing.
The industry has increased exports to major markets in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Investment in cold storage, logistics and processing is helping producers move up the value chain and reduce post-harvest losses.