Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$616.54 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 17.77 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.30 billion.
China and USA lead impressive growth; Netherlands and Italy surge:
China continued to be the dominant market, with exports soaring by 29.69 percent to US$333.44 million in May, accounting for a commanding 48.22 percent of the YTD total. Exports to the USA also saw a substantial increase of 25.54 percent, reaching US$53.58 million. The Netherlands recorded an impressive surge of 79.24 percent, while Italy‘s imports more than doubled with a 112.04 percent increase.
Senegal, Ukraine, and other markets show explosive month-on-month growth:
Several markets demonstrated remarkable month-on-month growth in May:
- Ukraine exports surged by an astounding 682.05 percent, albeit from a low base.
- Senegal saw a massive increase of 151.40 percent.
- Germany exports rose by 25.55 percent.
- Canada exports grew by 20.24 percent.
- Hong Kong also recorded a strong increase of 19.60 percent.
- Other notable increases were seen in Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Norway, and Switzerland.
Thailand, UAE, and Taiwan experience significant declines:
Conversely, some key markets experienced substantial decreases in May:
- Thailand saw the largest drop of 34.26 percent.
- Laos exports plummeted by 35.58 percent.
- UAE decreased by 23.45 percent.
- Taiwan exports fell by 15.76 percent.
- Other notable declines were observed in France, UK, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.
The robust growth in May’s fruits and vegetables exports, particularly driven by strong demand from China and the USA, underscores the continued strength of Vietnam’s agricultural export sector. The significant surges in new or smaller markets also highlight diversifying trade relationships.
See also: Agriculture in Vietnam 2025: Exports, Challenges & Industry Trends
Vietnam exports of fruits and vegetables, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 616.54 | 523.52 | 17.77% | 2,301.52 | 100.00% |
| Other | 43.61 | 44.56 | -2.14% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| China | 333.44 | 257.11 | 29.69% | 1,109.83 | 48.22% |
| USA | 53.58 | 42.68 | 25.54% | 207.78 | 9.03% |
| South Korea | 29.23 | 29.28 | -0.18% | 130.69 | 5.68% |
| Netherlands | 22.32 | 12.45 | 79.24% | 58.94 | 2.56% |
| Japan | 21.80 | 20.83 | 4.62% | 97.01 | 4.22% |
| Taiwan | 16.05 | 19.06 | -15.76% | 60.64 | 2.63% |
| Hong Kong | 11.15 | 9.33 | 19.60% | 35.84 | 1.56% |
| Australia | 10.61 | 10.89 | -2.52% | 49.63 | 2.16% |
| UAE | 9.95 | 13.00 | -23.45% | 49.04 | 2.13% |
| Germany | 9.61 | 7.66 | 25.55% | 35.03 | 1.52% |
| Malaysia | 7.94 | 7.05 | 12.66% | 35.02 | 1.52% |
| Thailand | 6.83 | 10.39 | -34.26% | 64.21 | 2.79% |
| Canada | 6.55 | 5.45 | 20.24% | 27.78 | 1.21% |
| Russia | 5.94 | 6.25 | -4.93% | 24.76 | 1.08% |
| Italy | 4.86 | 2.29 | 112.04% | 10.81 | 0.47% |
| France | 4.61 | 5.52 | -16.58% | 24.08 | 1.05% |
| UK | 4.26 | 4.92 | -13.39% | 21.90 | 0.95% |
| Singapore | 3.73 | 4.01 | -6.91% | 18.37 | 0.80% |
| Egypt | 1.97 | 2.16 | -8.39% | 6.55 | 0.28% |
| Cambodia | 1.82 | 1.60 | 13.79% | 9.57 | 0.42% |
| Lithuania | 1.41 | 1.76 | -20.30% | 5.92 | 0.26% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.16 | 1.70 | -32.05% | 7.38 | 0.32% |
| Senegal | 0.90 | 0.36 | 151.40% | 2.61 | 0.11% |
| Indonesia | 0.74 | 0.66 | 13.25% | 5.34 | 0.23% |
| Laos | 0.73 | 1.14 | -35.58% | 4.98 | 0.22% |
| Ukraine | 0.44 | 0.06 | 682.05% | 0.85 | 0.04% |
| Norway | 0.38 | 0.33 | 15.60% | 1.43 | 0.06% |
| Kazakhstan | 0.31 | 0.43 | -28.27% | 1.59 | 0.07% |
| Kuwait | 0.31 | 0.34 | -11.02% | 1.15 | 0.05% |
| Switzerland | 0.26 | 0.23 | 11.11% | 1.47 | 0.06% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0.04 | 0.03 | 33.95% | 0.07 | 0.00% |