Vietnam’s longan exports earn US$14 million in foreign exchange

Published 2024년 2월 22일

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Vietnam's longan exports are projected to reach a value of US$14 million in 2023, marking a 1.5 times year-on-year increase and making it the country's second largest fruit export after durian. The primary markets for this fruit are China, Australia, Thailand, and Japan. The Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association is optimistic that by improving standards, Vietnamese longan can effectively compete with Thai longan in the expansive Chinese market. Currently, longan is among the top five fruit trees in Vietnam, with a cultivation area of 80,000 hectares and an annual yield of around 600,000 tons.

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The General Administration of Vietnam Customs stated that Vietnam’s longan export volume will reach US$14 million in 2023, an increase of 1.5 times year-on-year. "Vietnam Electronic News" reported that this is the fruit with the second largest export growth in 2023, second only to durian. Among them, China, Australia, Thailand and Japan are the countries that love Vietnamese longan the most. For the Thai market, Thailand's largest retailer Central Retail Corporation also vigorously promoted exports of Vietnamese longan to Thailand last year. Paul Le, deputy CEO of Thai retailer Central Retail Corporation Vietnam, said that Thai consumers like Vietnam very much Longan. In 2023, the group’s longan exports to Thailand increased by 40% year-on-year. When evaluating the export potential of longan, the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association said that China is the largest consumer market for Vietnamese longan, and the demand from the world's second largest economy is still ...

Source: Foodmate