Australian plums gain access to Vietnam in two-way deal

Australia and Vietnam have sought to enhance trade between the countries with a new two-way agricultural market access that provides Australian plums to Vietnam and Vietnamese passionfruit to Australia. Australia’s minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, Julie Collins, said the development would provide a further boost to the Australian stonefruit industry which already had access for nectarines and peaches. “This new market access is a significant milestone for the stone fruit industry and for the Australia-Vietnam trading relationship,” said Collins. “Accelerating mutual market access outcomes is a reflection of Australia and Vietnam’s strong bilateral relationship and drive to support our agriculture industries to capitalise on export opportunities.” The next pairing on the trade agenda are Australian blueberries and Vietnamese pomelos, with negotiations well underway, according to the Australian government. In 2023/24, Vietnam’s plum imports surged by 132 per cent, ...