Chinese companies visit coconut producing areas in Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam

Tra Vinh Province in Vietnam is a leading coconut producer, with over 27,500 hectares under cultivation, resulting in an annual output of 404,000 tons. The province is the second-largest coconut producer in the country and has a unique status as the only place in the world where Macapuno coconuts, a high-value variety, are grown. Nearly 6,000 hectares of coconut plantations in the province have been certified organic by the European Union, the United States, and China. The province aims to expand its coconut planting area and increase its annual output to 520,000 tons by 2030, while also meeting VietGAP and organic standards for processing and export. The Chinese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City has praised the quality of Tra Vinh coconuts and encouraged Chinese companies to invest in their deep processing to increase product value. The province is open to providing convenient conditions for international companies and is seeking consultation and support from China in brand protection, quarantine standards, trade, and transportation to promote agricultural product exports.