Vietnam: Active output of oranges from Ham Yen district

Published Dec 21, 2022

Tridge summary

Ham Yen district in Vietnam has seen a decrease of 1,000 hectares in orange cultivation area this year, but expects to harvest 74,200 tons at a delayed ripening time, leading to a delayed and low orange market. However, the late ripening does not affect consumption, with oranges consumed green in the Central, Southern, and Central Highlands provinces, and ripe in the northern provinces. The district is also promoting the sale of oranges through social media and developing an online sales plan. The district also supports cooperatives to participate in fairs and commercial centers to find markets, and advises them on creating online stores for sales.

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Original content

Market expansion This year, the area of oranges grown in Ham Yen district is over 6,155 hectares, of which 5,696 hectares are for harvest (a decrease of 1,000 hectares compared to 2021). Orange yield is estimated at 130 quintals/ha, total output is estimated at 74,200 tons. Compared to previous years, this year Ham Yen oranges ripen nearly 1 month late. Usually in early December, the oranges are ripe, but by this time the second half of the month is still green, the sweetness is only about 10/12. As noted by orange traders, not only the oranges of Ham Yen district ripen late but also most other orange regions in the country are similar, so the orange market is quite low at the moment, however, the price of oranges is quite low. This year's oranges are higher than the same period last year, ranging from 9,000 VND to 11,000 VND/kg (an increase of 2 - 3 thousand VND/kg). According to Mr. Pham Quoc Hung, Director of Ham Yen District Fruit Tree Center, the late ripening of oranges ...

Source: Baotuyenquang