According to Vietnam Customs, vegetable and fruit exports increased by nearly 56% year-on-year in the first eight months to a record US$3.5 billion worth. The increase in Chinese demand from was a major reason for the jump. Durian prices are expected to rise in September as supply has declined in other Southeast Asian countries.
Vinafruit expects exports of the fruit to be worth $1.5 billion this year. Coconut also has potential for higher exports to China and the U.S., with the latter recently allowing imports of husked nuts from Vietnam.
