Vietnam's leading agricultural officials have expressed concern about the potential impact of China's temporary import ban on dragon fruit, which could leave over 100,000 tons of the fruit with no market. The ban could affect around 240,000 tons of dragon fruit produced in the southern provinces of Binh Thuan, Long An, and Tien Giang, which together account for nearly 90% of the country's production. However, there are plans to diversify export markets, including the European Union, Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong. Indian businesses have had difficulty importing Vietnamese dragon fruit due to the epidemic and strained relations with China, presenting an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to expand in that market.