Imports of fruits, vegetables in 8 months surge 37%
Imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$420.74 million in the first eight months of this year, a year on year increase of 37%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Thailand surpassed China to become the biggest fruit, vegetable exporter to Vietnam, with nearly 38.7 percent of total import value.
The buying of fruits and vegetables from Thailand in the first seven months hit US$163 million, an increase of more than 70 percent compared to the same period last year.
Import value of agricultural products from China reached US$102.52 million, up nearly 30 percent, accounting for 24.4 percent of total import value.
The purchase of fruits and vegetables from the US reached US$41.2 million, Australia US$24.6 million, Myanmar US$18.5 million, New Zealand US$13.8 million, and South Africa US$7.6 million.
