Vietnam: American red plums cost half a million VND per kilogram

Published Jul 24, 2024

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The article highlights the current surge in the Vietnamese market for imported plums, particularly from Australia, Japan, and the US, following the end of the local plum season. American red plums, known for their sweet taste and crunchy texture, have gained popularity despite their high cost, which has increased by 10-20% compared to last year, reaching up to 500,000 VND per kg. The increased cost is attributed to air importation and increased distribution costs. These plums are preferred for their unique taste and texture, with the majority of purchases being made by families with higher incomes. Businesses like Mia Group recommend buying from reputable stores to ensure quality and authenticity. The importation of US fruits and vegetables, including plums, cherries, and apples, has seen a significant increase in the first half of the year, rising by 41% compared to the same period, with over 206 million USD being spent.

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Since the beginning of July, Vietnamese plums are out of season, the market is flooded with fruits of the same type imported from Australia, Japan and recently the US. American red plums have an appearance similar to Vietnamese plums but the fruit is twice as big, and are popular with many customers despite their high prices. At imported fruit stores, this fruit costs up to 500,000 VND per kg, an increase of 10-20% compared to last year. Ms. Huyen Anh (District 5, Ho Chi Minh City) shared that every year she hunts to buy American red plums at the beginning of the season. This year, she spent 3 million VND to order 2 boxes (3 kg each) from an acquaintance. "This type of plum tastes very different from Vietnamese products because of its sweet taste. If you keep it in the refrigerator, you won't get tired of eating it. All 10 imported plums are the same, the skin is thin and soft, so my children really like it," Ms. Huyen Anh speak. Ms. Hoang Anh, owner of an imported fruit store on ...

Source: VNExpress