Tag: Durian
Vietnam's durian dominates fruit exports, outpacing dragon fruit
Vietnam's fruit exports have experienced a remarkable surge, with durian overtaking dragon fruit as the top foreign currency earner in 2023, heard a conference held by the Vietnam Fruit & Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on September 24.
Vietnamese durian selling well in overseas markets
VOV.VN - Apart from China that is Vietnam’s largest durian consumer, other markets such as Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and Papua New Guinea have increased the purchase of the Vietnamese fruit, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
New markets help fruit exports grow to record revenues
Vietnam's fruit export revenue hit US$4.63 billion in the first eight months of 2024, representing an increase of 30.6% compared to the same period last year, thanks to the opening of several key markets.
Coconut export forecast to hit US$1 billion this year
The Vietnam Coconut Association has forecast that coconut exports will hit US$1 billion this year, driven by the signing of a protocol for official export of fresh coconuts to China.
Second durian festival to honour growers, promote sustainable development
The second Krong Pak durian festival will be held from August 31 to September 2 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, aiming to honour durian growers, attract investment and promote the development of a sustainable durian ecosystem.
China officially imports Vietnamese frozen durian and fresh coconut
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam (MARD) and the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) on August 19 signed three protocols allowing Vietnamese frozen durian, fresh coconut and crocodile to officially enter the Chinese market.
Chinese investment into Vietnam on the upswing
VOV.VN - China is continuing to increase its investment into Vietnam as it strives to get the lion’s share of the dynamically developing economy.
Durian export value set to reach US$3.5 billion this year
Given favourable conditions, agricultural experts predict that durian exports will grow in the remaining months of the year, potentially pushing the total value to US$3.5 billion by the year’s end.
China lacks durian growing areas, VN’s exports reach record high
Vietnam’s durian growing area has been increasing rapidly, with durian exports to the Chinese market setting new records.
Vietnam earns US$3.8 billion from fruit and vegetable exports
Vietnam raked in more than US$3.8 billion from fruit and vegetable exports in the first seven months of 2024, up 23.4% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT).
