South Korea has sent its first shipment of 2025 season pears to Vietnam. The delivery, made on September 8, weighed 16.2 tons and was valued at approximately 60 million KRW (about 43,000 USD). The fruits will be sold in major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Pear production in Vietnam is limited to a few mountainous regions in the north, where the cooler climate allows for small-scale farming. Local pears are generally smaller, have a short harvest season (two months), and spoil quickly if not stored in cold conditions. In contrast, Korean pears are marketed as a premium product, highlighting their sweetness, freshness, and strict food safety standards. Exporters intend to continue their expansion in Southeast Asia this year, and plan to ship approximately 200 tons to markets such as Thailand and Indonesia. Source: en.vietnamplus.vn Photo: flowergiftkorea.com