Vietnam spends US$63 million on importing Chinese garlic
VOV.VN - The export value of Chinese garlic to Vietnam climbed to over US$63 million during the past 10 months of the year, according to statistics released by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association.
This figure makes up 20% of China's total fruit and vegetable exports to the Vietnamese market, followed by mushrooms at 13%, mandarin and potatoes at 5% each, along with onions, carrots, and pears at 4% each.
Chinese garlic is said to hold a great advantage, particularly as it is cheap and easy to peel, therefore it is preferred by restaurants and eateries. However, the taste is considered to be not as good as Vietnamese garlic.
Figures released by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association indicate that Vietnamese fruit and vegetable imports from China during the reviewed period soared by 14.7% to US$1.201 billion compared to the same period from last year.
China represents the largest supplier of fruit and vegetables to Vietnam, making up roughly 30% of the overall market share, equivalent to US$317.4 million, an increase of approximately 32% year on year, according to the data as of September 30.
