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A Tasty Trade: Vietnamese Produce Exports to the US Soar by 67%, Reaping Over $300 Million

In the first seven months of the year, the United States significantly ramped up its imports of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables, witnessing a remarkable surge of 67% compared to the same period last year.

Administrator

27 August, 2025

According to statistics from the Customs Department, preliminary figures up to August 20 indicate that fruit and vegetable exports for the month reached nearly $759 million, a decrease of 0.8% from the previous month and over 11% from the same period in 2024.

Accumulated over the first eight months of the year, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $4.6 billion, a decline of more than 2% compared to the previous year.

The report also indicated that in the first seven months of the year, China remained the leading importer of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables, with a value of $2.1 billion, a slight decrease of 15% from the previous year. Notably, the US, ranked second, witnessed the highest import growth, reaching $316 million, a surge of 67% compared to the same period in 2024.

Banana, guava, dragon fruit, fresh coconut, and mango are among the favored choices of American consumers. Photo: Thu Ha

Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT), stated that bananas, guava, dragon fruit, fresh coconuts, and mangoes are popular among Americans.

In addition to the US, other significant markets also exhibited notable growth, including Japan with a 21% increase, the Netherlands with 37%, Australia with 32%, the UAE with 56%, and Malaysia with 62%.

On the other hand, South Korea and Thailand, despite being among the top 10 crucial markets for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports, experienced declines of 3% and 40%, respectively.

Elaborating on the decrease in fruit and vegetable exports in August compared to the previous two months, Mr. Nguyen attributed it to a slowdown in durian exports as the harvest season in the Central Highlands has not yet commenced.

Consequently, the supply of fresh and frozen durian for export remains limited. He expressed optimism that with the upcoming durian season, export values could rebound in the following months.

Currently, the Central Highlands and Southeast regions are entering the peak season, with high expectations for quality and export standards to China. Durian prices in the Central Highlands fluctuate across areas, ranging from 85,000 to 88,000 VND/kg for Thai durian grade 1, and 62,000 to 68,000 VND/kg for Thai durian grade 2. Notably, some traders in Dak Lak are purchasing VIP Thai durian at prices ranging from 85,000 to 100,000 VND/kg.

For Ri6 durian, grade 1 is priced at 40,000-46,000 VND/kg, while grade 2 ranges from 30,000 to 32,000 VND/kg. These are considered good prices for local growers.

Thu Ha

– 15:48 25/08/2025