Figures cited by the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed China’s fruit exports reached USD 6.28 billion, or 5.48 million tonnes, up 8.3 per cent in volume year-on-year, with Vietnam among its largest markets.
Vietnam led imports of Chinese grapes despite a 17 per cent annual decline, followed by Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. In the citrus segment, imports to Vietnam totalled about USD 210 million, up 5.8 per cent.
Combined imports of grapes, citrus and apples from China to Vietnam reached roughly USD 567 million, underscoring strong demand.
At the same time, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose sharply to nearly USD 996 million in the first two months of this year, up 44.9 per cent year-on-year.
China remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for more than 54 per cent of turnover and recording a 76.2 per cent increase. Other markets, including the United States, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia, held steady shares.
Officials said export prospects remain positive, supported by strong durian prices and stable shipments of dragon fruit and bananas.
However, rising logistics costs and geopolitical tensions, particularly affecting Middle East markets such as the United Arab Emirates, may pose challenges for exporters, especially on long-haul routes to the United States and the European Union.