Vietnam’s watermelon exports expected to reach US$80 million

Published 2024년 2월 2일

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Vietnam is set to significantly increase its watermelon exports to China following the signing of the 'Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for Vietnamese Fresh Watermelons Exported to China'. The agreement is expected to boost Vietnam's watermelon exports from $50 million to $70-80 million per year. With an annual production of over 1.5 million tons, of which 20% is exported, Vietnam will now be able to export watermelons to China from all permitted fruit import ports. Vietnamese watermelons, known for their high sugar content and crisp taste, have a seasonal advantage as they can be planted twice a year.

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With the formal signing of the "Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for Vietnamese Fresh Watermelons Exported to China" at the end of last year, Vietnam's watermelon exports to China are expected to grow significantly this year. According to Dang Phuoc Yuan, secretary-general of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, Vietnam's watermelon exports are expected to increase from 50 million per year. The US dollar rose to the level of 70-80 million. According to statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Vietnam, Vietnam's watermelon production exceeds 1.5 million tons every year, mainly sold domestically, and exports account for 20% of the total. This winter and spring, watermelon production reached 550,000 tons, of which Quang Nam Province, Quang Nai Province, The watermelon output of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen provinces is 100,000 tons. The main export market for watermelons is still China. However, due to the limited capacity of China-Vietnam ports, there was a ...

Source: Guojiguoshu