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Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables rise by 21.41 percent in December

Vietnam imported US$304.28 million worth of fruits and vegetables in December 2024, marking a 21.41 percent increase compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.43 billion.

The USA was the largest supplier in December, with imports surging by 45.38 percent to US$123.73 million. China followed closely, contributing US$99.82 million, a modest 1.11 percent increase. Myanmar and Canada posted significant growth, with imports rising by 70.81 percent and 65.25 percent, respectively. Imports from South Korea also rose sharply by 53.53 percent, reaching US$7.58 million.

Conversely, imports from Australia and Cambodia declined by 34.94 percent and 2.30 percent, respectively. Thailand and South Africa recorded moderate growth, with imports increasing by 15.55 percent and 12.43 percent, respectively.

See also: Aquaculture in Vietnam

Vietnam import data for fruits and vegetables in December 2024 US$

DecemberNovemberMoMYTD
Total304,277,033250,623,08621.41%2,426,976,389
Other28,789,31722,098,90630.27%306,574,745
USA123,728,60985,105,75945.38%543,946,784
China99,819,92498,722,1771.11%993,684,273
Myanmar14,039,9648,219,80170.81%138,189,877
Australia8,229,86712,649,784-34.94%151,052,115
South Korea7,584,4874,940,15053.53%56,224,289
Thailand5,570,8884,821,15715.55%62,136,797
South Africa5,256,4194,675,35712.43%64,345,966
India5,124,7474,261,67420.25%57,563,274
Cambodia3,387,2063,466,849-2.30%41,721,437
Canada2,745,6051,661,47265.25%11,536,832

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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