Vietnam sees surge in farm produce exports to China

Between January and May of this year, Vietnam experienced a significant surge in agricultural exports to China, with several produce categories seeing growth that equaled or exceeded the entire 2020 figures. Notable increases were observed in mango, banana, jackfruit, and dragon fruit exports, underscoring China's position as a dominant market for Vietnamese agricultural products. Despite efforts to diversify export destinations, China is expected to continue as the largest buyer of Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery products. This growth occurs amidst increasing Chinese import standards, prompting Vietnam to focus on meeting these requirements to ensure smooth exports. The country has also been working on securing plant quarantine solutions for additional products to enhance its competitiveness in the Chinese market, where it faces competition from Thailand and Cambodia. The strategy includes encouraging collaboration among stakeholders to improve product quality, reduce costs, and enhance the global competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural goods.