VOV.VN - Vietnam's coconut exports surpassed US$1 billion last year, marking the highest figure in the past 14 years, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are projected to surpass US$62 billion this year, with a record trade surplus of US$18.6 billion, marking a new milestone for the sector.
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fresh coconut exports to the US increased dramatically by 1,156% in volume and 933.6% in value during the past eight months of the year, according to details released by the International Trade Centre (ITC).
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has nine coconut growing areas with a total area of over 1,240 hectares and two packaging facilities that have qualified to export fresh coconuts to China, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fresh coconuts, a burgeoning contributor to Vietnam's agricultural exports, are poised to make a substantial impact on the nation's economy through increased shipments to China, according to officials.
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.
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.
VOV.VN - The signing of the Protocol to officially export coconuts to China will help this product have the opportunity to surpass the US$1 billion mark in the near future, while also opening up "successful" opportunities for numerous key coconut localities, according to insiders.
Vietnamese coconut growers and businesses are excited to expand production to meet the domestic and foreign demand which is expected to increase in the coming time.
The Vietnam Coconut Association (VCA) set a target of US$1 billion in export revenue at its second congress for the 2023-2028 tenure recently held in Ho Chi Minh City.