According to data from Vietnam Customs, total fruit and vegetable import turnover in 2025 surpassed US$3 billion. China remained Vietnam’s largest supplier, with imports valued at more than US$1 billion, up about 2.5% year on year. The US ranked second and recorded the fastest growth rate among supplying markets.

In terms of supply structure, fruit and vegetables from the United States posted the strongest growth, up by 66% to reach about US$900 million in export value to Vietnam. Major products included apples, grapes, blueberries, potatoes and almonds.

According to importers, shipments of US fruit and vegetables to Vietnam increased markedly from the second quarter of 2025, after import tariffs on many products were sharply reduced from April 2025, with some items cut to 0%. The tariff reductions made prices more competitive and increased competitive pressure on supplies from other markets as well as on domestic products.

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit) said that fruit and vegetable imports in 2025 were aimed at offsetting seasonal shortages and reflected the deepening integration of Vietnam’s market.

Based on the growth momentum in 2025, Vinafruit forecasts that Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports in 2026 could rise by a further 10-12%,  hitting around US$3.3-3.5 billion, with imports from the US expected to continue increasing as more products benefit from preferential tariff rates.

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