[NEWS] – The potential for fruit and vegetable exports in 2023 is very positive

Although the export of vegetables and fruits in the first month of the year decreased, in the coming months, the export of vegetables and fruits has many positive signs, because the largest consumer market, China, has reopened after a long period of pressure. using the “Zero Covid” policy.

According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, the export value of Vietnam’s vegetables and fruits in January 2023 reached 242 million USD, down 22.6% compared to December 2022 and down 16.8% compared to the same period last year. January 2022.

The Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) assessed that the decrease in fruit and vegetable exports in January 2023 was largely due to the Lunar New Year holiday. The largest export market of vegetables and fruits, China, also has the same Tet holiday, so the export of vegetables and fruits to this market decreased.

The interruption of export activities due to the Tet holiday caused the export value of vegetables and fruits to other markets such as the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, etc., to decrease in January 2023.

However, in the coming months, the export of vegetables and fruits has many positive signs, because the largest consumer market, China, has reopened after a long time of applying the "Zero Covid" policy.

Notably, the export potential of fruits and vegetables in 2023 is very positive, because in 2022, the largest fruit and vegetable import market of Vietnam, China, has officially opened its doors to many kinds of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits. like durian, and sweet potato.

In addition to the Chinese market, many fruits of Vietnam are also allowed to be exported to major markets such as pomelos which are licensed to export to the US; Longan and green lemons are exported to the New Zealand market...

Source: Collector