The protocols cover phytosanitary requirements for chili and passion fruit exports, as well as animal and plant safety protocols for rice bran and defatted rice bran used as raw materials. Additionally, there are quarantine, inspection, and veterinary hygiene requirements for raw and processed bird's nest products.

In recent years, China has been Vietnam's largest agricultural export market. Last year, China spent US$4.6 billion on Vietnamese fruit and vegetables, with durian, dragon fruit, banana, and jackfruit being the top exports. In the first quarter of this year alone, Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to China reached US$521.2 million, accounting for 47.8% of Vietnam’s total export turnover.

Vietnam currently exports 14 types of agricultural products to China through official channels. These include six items with signed export protocols and six traditional items without standardized protocols. Currently, chili and passion fruit are being exported on a pilot basis.

So far, 24 memorandums of understanding and protocols have been signed between the two countries for the export of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products. Last year, four protocols were added, including those for the export of frozen durians, crocodiles, monkeys, and fresh coconuts.

Vietnamese chili exports to China sees upsurge in March

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 1,523 tonnes of chili in March worth US$4.2 million, marking a sharp rise of 72.3% compared to February, with the Chinese market accounting for nearly 88% of the export volume, according to the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA).