Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports were worth an estimated US$8.5 billion across 2025, the highest level ever.Shipments amounted to $750 million in December alone and $7.75 billion in the first 11 months, up 17.3% year-on-year, customs data show.
The figures indicate sustained global demand for Vietnamese fruit and vegetables, providing a solid foundation for the trade to soon surpass the $10-billion milestone. Growth has been driven largely by six key fruits, namely durian, banana, mango, jackfruit, coconut and grapefruit.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's Department of Planning and Finance reported that average export prices for many key agricultural items rose towards the end of the year, boosting export earnings. Fruit and vegetable shipments rebounded in September and October as bottlenecks affecting durian exports were resolved.
Exports to China were worth nearly $5 billion in the first 11 months, about 15% higher than a year ago and already surpassing the full-year record of $4.63 billion set in 2024. Exports to the U.S. reached $499.2 million, up 56%, while those to South Korea totaled $284.2 million.
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