December 03, 2017 | 16:34 (GMT+7)
Fruits, vegetables export reach USD 3.16 billion in 11 months
The export value of fruits and vegetables hit USD 292 million in November, bringing the 11-month figure to USD 3.16 billion, up 43.2 percent annually, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
China, Japan, the US and the Republic of Korea remain major importers with respective market share of 75.6 percent, 3.6 percent, 2.9 percent and 2.6 percent.
Fruits, vegetables export reach USD 3.16 billion in 11 months. Photo for illustration
Strong growth was seen in exports to Japan (67.6 percent), the United Arab Emirates (56.9 percent) and China (52.7 percent).
During the month, fruits and vegetables import reached USD 142 million, raising the import value in 11 months by 72.3 percent annually to USD 1.41 billion.
The ministry also reported that orange prices further declined in the Mekong Delta to VND 4,000 – 7,000 per kg, or one third of prices last year, mostly due to excessive supply.
Meanwhile, durian is sold at VND 130,000 – 160,000 per kg, VND 20,000 – 30,000 higher than imported ones.
In late November, supply of several vegetables recovered, leading to slight decrease in prices.
Source: VNA