Market
In Vietnam, blackberry (mâm xôi đen) is described as a niche highland berry crop associated with Lâm Đồng province (Đà Lạt area), rather than a nationally mainstream fruit. Dried-blackberry is therefore best treated as a niche processed-fruit product within Vietnam’s broader dried-fruit/snack manufacturing base. Product-specific trade statistics for dried blackberry are not published separately; available trade data groups many products under HS 081340 (“other dried fruit, nes”), under which Vietnam both exports and imports. For markets that require a phytosanitary certificate even for certain processed plant products, exporters must align documentation with Vietnam’s updated phytosanitary certificate format effective 1 July 2025.
Market RoleNiche processed-fruit product; Vietnam participates in broader dried-fruit trade (HS 081340) but dried blackberry is not separately reported.
SeasonalityReported year-round harvest in greenhouse cultivation in Lâm Đồng (fresh berry supply), with dried-product availability dependent on processing schedules and raw fruit access.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFor destination markets that require a phytosanitary certificate for dried/processed plant products, using a missing, incorrect, or outdated Vietnam phytosanitary certificate format (not aligned to the 1 July 2025 update) can cause clearance delays or rejection.Confirm destination NPPO phytosanitary requirements for the exact dried blackberry form/HS line, and ensure certificates (when required) are issued in the post–1 July 2025 Vietnam format with correct authority identifiers.
Food Safety MediumNon-compliant use of food additives (e.g., preservatives/processing aids) or mislabeling in processed dried fruit can trigger regulatory action in Vietnam and/or importing markets.Align any additive use to Vietnam MOH permitted additive rules (Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT) and maintain batch COAs and label checks against destination-market requirements.
Market Data MediumDried blackberry is not separately identified in common public trade datasets; HS 081340 aggregates many dried fruits, limiting benchmarking of dried blackberry demand, pricing, and competitor mapping for Vietnam.Use buyer-provided specs, shipment-level data, and importer interviews to validate product-specific demand; treat HS 081340 data as directional only.
Supply Concentration MediumVietnam blackberry production is described as geographically concentrated in the Đà Lạt/Lâm Đồng highlands, which can constrain consistent industrial-scale dried blackberry output if procurement is disrupted.Qualify multiple approved raw-material sources (domestic and/or imported as permitted), and contract drying capacity with defined quality parameters and contingency volumes.
Standards- HACCP (Codex guidance commonly referenced by buyers/regulators)
FAQ
Do dried blackberry exports from Vietnam need a phytosanitary certificate?It depends on the importing country and the exact product form. Some importing regimes can require a phytosanitary certificate even for certain processed plant products, and Vietnam updated its phytosanitary certificate formats effective 1 July 2025—so exporters should confirm destination NPPO requirements and ensure any required certificate matches the updated Vietnam format.
Can I find Vietnam trade statistics specifically for “dried blackberry”?Typically no—public trade datasets do not separate dried blackberry as its own line item. Dried blackberry is usually captured within broader dried-fruit HS groupings such as HS 081340 (“other dried fruit, nes”), so those figures should be treated as category-level context rather than product-specific proof.
Which Vietnam regulation governs the use of additives in processed foods like dried fruit?Vietnam’s Ministry of Health issued Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT on the management and use of food additives under the Law on Food Safety. Any additive use in processed foods should follow the permitted additive list and applicable conditions, and also meet destination-market rules for exports.