In recent years, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export industry has recorded significant progress, especially in 2023. However, in the first 4 months of 2025, the industry is facing many challenges, especially in the Chinese market.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports from 2020 to Q1 2025

According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have grown steadily in the 2020–2022 period, ranging from 3.3 to 3.5 billion USD per year. In 2023, fruit and vegetable exports reached 5.6 billion USD, up 70% compared to 2022, mainly due to the surge in durian. In 2024, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached a record high, estimated at 7.1 billion USD, up 27.1% compared to 2023.[1]두리안은 2023년 42%, 2024년 47%로 수출 비중이 가장 높았습니다. 용과를 제외한 대부분의 채소와 과일의 수출액이 증가했습니다. 특히 두리안, 바나나, 잭프루트, 망고, 코코넛, 수박, 용안 등 여러 품종이 두 자릿수 성장을 기록했습니다.

However, in the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover faced signs of stagnation. By the end of March 2025, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached 1.1 USD, down 10% over the same period last year.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the period 2015 – Q1/2025

단위: 10억 달러

출처: 세관총국

Weaknesses of Vietnam’s vegetable industry

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has pointed out that dependence on the Chinese market and the staple product durian are major weaknesses of Vietnam’s vegetable industry

China is Vietnam’s largest fruit and vegetable export market, accounting for about 65% of total export turnover in 2024, reaching 4.6 billion USD. Vietnam also ranked second in fruit and vegetable exports to China with a turnover of more than 4 billion USD, surpassing Chile and narrowing the gap with Thailand[2].

Especially, in 2024, China imported 736,720 tons of durian from Vietnam, worth 2.9 billion USD, accounting for about 68% of Vietnam’s total durian export turnover. This growth is mainly due to the increasing demand for durian in China, where this fruit is considered a high-end and popular item. However, the heavy dependence on this market also poses many risks for the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry.

1에서^성 quarter of 2025, exports to China only reached 521 million USD, down nearly 32% over the same period last year. The main reason is that China tightened regulations on quarantine and quality, causing many substandard shipments to be returned. Especially for Durian, which used to be a key export item, in 2025, due to China’s increased quality control, especially standards on chemical residues and traceability, export output will decrease significantly[3].

2024년 과일 및 채소 수출액(%)	2025년 1분기 과일 및 채소 수출액(%)
100% = 71억 달러	100% = 11억 달러

출처: 세관총국

다른 시장의 밝은 점

Currently, there are still many other potential markets in the world that Vietnam can focus on developing. In the first quarter of 2025, exports of fruits and vegetables to other markets besides China showed positive signs, typically the US increased by 64%, and Japan increased by 14% compared to 2024. Vietnam’s 19 free trade agreements (FTAs) is regarded as a huge advantage for the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry[4].

However, one of the biggest challenges for the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry when expanding the market is the increased inspection of export goods from demanding countries such as Europe, the United States, and South Korea. These countries are increasing the frequency of inspection and strict requirements with other quality proof results. Meanwhile, the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables being processed remains low, despite the large annual harvest output. This is one of the reasons why Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover still accounts for a low proportion in markets and market regions with high demand for processed products such as Europe, the United States, and South Korea[5].

결론

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export industry has achieved remarkable achievements in recent years, especially thanks to strong growth in the Chinese market. However, heavy dependence on a single market also poses many risks. To maintain and develop sustainably, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry needs to diversify markets, improve product quality, and strictly comply with regulations on quarantine and food safety.

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[1]산업통상자원부, 농림수산시장 소식 입장 >

[2] VnExpress, 베트남, 중국 과일·채소 수출 2위입장>

[3] 베트남 경제, 1분기 과일·채소 수출액 11.3% 감소입장>

[4] 베트남 경제, 1분기 과일·채소 수출액 11.3% 감소입장>

[5] 산업통상자원부, 농림수산시장 소식입장>

 

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