The 600 million USD green dragon industry seeks to untie the 'knot' to enter the US market

Source: Nongthonviet.com.vn In 2024, the export turnover reached 600 million USD, accounting for up to 85% of the global market share. Photo: QĐND Vietnam has long affirmed its leading position on the world agricultural map with dragon fruit. In 2024, the export turnover reached 600 million USD, accounting for up to 85% of the global market share. With an annual production of over 1 million tons, dragon fruit has become a high economic value item for the country. However, this sector faces a major challenge as up to 80% of the production is exported to China, creating dependency and many potential risks from policy changes in this market. Given this situation, diversifying the market is considered an urgent requirement, with the United States emerging as a promising destination. Currently, the United States accounts for nearly 10% of Vietnam's dragon fruit export turnover and has significant growth potential. To realize this opportunity, Vietnam is actively working with U.S. ...