The Ri6 Vietnamese durian is available in the UK for the first time

Published 2023년 5월 6일

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A shipment of Ri6 durian from Vietnam to the UK, cleared on May 4, has been distributed in supermarkets there, with more shipments expected soon. The quality of the durian and the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) providing tax-free importation are expected to give Vietnamese durians a competitive edge in the UK market. Trade experts suggest that digital marketing strategies are necessary for exporters to introduce these specialty fruits to UK consumers. Other Vietnamese specialty fruits like Bac Giang lychee, Tan Lac red grapefruit, Dien Yen Thuy pomelo, and Cao Phong orange have also been exported to the UK, meeting Global GAP standards.

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According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK, a shipment of 5 tons of Ri6 durian from Vietnam for official export was cleared on May 4 and distributed to supermarkets in the UK. Ri6 durian is known as one of the most famous specialty varieties in the Mekong Delta. Therefore, the durian importer in the UK is very confident about the quality of the product and expects the market to respond well, thereby preparing for larger shipments in the near future. The Vietnam Trade Office in the UK said that the superior quality of Ri6 durian, plus the preferential tax-free importation into the UK thanks to the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) have helped Vietnam's durian have a good reputation. competitive advantage in the UK market over durians from other countries. Specifically, durian fruits imported from countries without tax incentives are subject to a tax rate of 8% while Vietnamese durians enjoy a preferential tax rate of 0% under the UKVFTA Agreement. Therefore, enterprises ...

Source: Agriculture