Vietnam: Warning on fresh fruit export

In the first 8 months of 2023, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover reached 3.45 billion USD, an increase of 57.5% over the same period last year. In particular, durian exports set a new record when reaching 1.2 billion USD, accounting for 30% of total fruit and vegetable export turnover. It is predicted that fruit exports in 2023 will reach 5 billion USD, far exceeding the plan. However, fresh fruit exports in general, especially durian, the hottest fruit today, are revealing many downsides that need to be overcome for sustainable development. In particular, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in the future, the development of planting area codes will be a mandatory requirement; must follow standards and norms, no longer being spontaneous. * Great opportunity with many risks and challenges This is the first year Vietnamese durian is officially exported to the Chinese market. There has never been a year when durian farmers have achieved high ...