The main driving force behind this surge is rising demand from various international markets for this signature Vietnamese summer fruit.

According to data from the Department of Customs, China remains the largest importer, with turnover reaching US$27 million, a nearly four-fold increase compared to June 2023.

In addition to China, several demanding markets such as France, the US, Australia, Canada and the UK also recorded impressive growth rates ranging from twice to five times higher year-on-year.

In the first six months of the year, total lychee export value reached US$45.4 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2023. Notably, all top 10 importing markets posted strong growth, demonstrating the growing appeal of Vietnamese lychees on the global stage.

Export companies noted that this year's lychees boast high quality, attractive appearance and competitive pricing, enhancing their marketability.

Notably, the area cultivated under VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards has increased significantly, meeting strict import requirements from markets like Japan, the US and Europe.

Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, said the quality of Vietnamese lychees had seen significant improvement thanks to the application of modern harvesting and preservation technologies, which helped extend shelf life and maintain freshness.

Additionally, many enterprises have established closed-loop supply chains with farmers, covering planting, care, and harvesting, which improves productivity and product consistency.

Vietnam ranks second in global lychee production

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks second in global lychee production, with its juicy fruit now present in more than 30 countries and territories worldwide, meeting the demands of the world’s most premium markets.