Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%

Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$796 million worth of fruits and vegetables by the end of March.

China accounted for US$101 million of Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables imports in March, broadly unchanged from US$101 million in February, a marginal increase of 0.23 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$315 million to Vietnam.

After China was the United States, making up US$47 million in March, up from US$28 million in February, a rise of 69.18 percent. Year to date, the United States has shipped US$214 million to Vietnam.

Next was Cambodia, contributing US$13 million in March, up from US$6 million in February, an increase of 114.29 percent. Year to date, Cambodia has shipped US$27 million to Vietnam.

Following Cambodia was Australia, representing US$13 million in March, up from US$10 million in February, a gain of 26.86 percent. Year to date, Australia has shipped US$57 million to Vietnam.

Rounding out the top five was Myanmar, with US$12 million in March, up from US$11 million in February, an increase of 7.81 percent. Year to date, Myanmar has shipped US$38 million to Vietnam.

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Listed produce companies

Key produce firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

Vietnam National Seed Group (NSC)

Vietnam National Seed Group (NSC) produces, researches, and distributes crop seeds including rice, corn, and vegetables. (NSC)

In March, NSC shares moved from 77.50 to 0.00, a change of -77.50 (-100.00%).

Foreign ownership moved from 69,196.98 to 69,291.99, a change of 95.01 (0.14%).

Southern Seed Corporation (SSC)

Southern Seed Corporation (SSC) researches, produces, and trades agricultural seeds such as rice, corn, and vegetables. (SSC)

In March, SSC shares moved from 31.10 to 0.00, a change of -31.10 (-100.00%).

Foreign ownership moved from 72,259.02 to 72,262.02, a change of 3.00 (0.00%).

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Vietnam produce news

Recent developments include:

HCMC permitted crops

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a list of perennial crops that can be grown on land designated for rice, allowing farmers to shift away from traditional rice cultivation.

Approved crops include cocoa, coffee, cashew, pepper, avocado, citrus fruits, durian, mango, coconut, and various other fruit and ornamental plants. Read more→

EU report VN fruit / veg imports pesticide residues

A February 2026 report by France’s Directorate General for Food, based on 2024 data, identified food safety risks in some fruit and vegetable imports from Vietnam.

Vietnam’s trade office in France said passion fruit recorded the highest violation rate, with 15 of 47 samples exceeding maximum residue limits, including the detection of omethoate. Read more→

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Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables industry

Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables industry is a major export sector, supplying fresh and processed produce to markets across Asia, Europe, and North America.

The sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by strong demand from China and growing access to high-value markets through trade agreements.

However, it remains sensitive to market concentration, quality standards, and disruptions in border trade and logistics.

Going forward, the industry is focusing on diversification, processing capacity, and compliance with stricter import requirements to sustain growth.

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The data

Vietnam imports of fruits and vegetables in March, 2026 US$m