The export of Vietnamese mangoes, pistachios, pineapples, and coconuts to the European Union saw significant increases ranging from 41% to 200% compared to the same period last year during the initial four-month span.
At the top of the list for fruit and vegetable exports to the bloc was mango with US$27.6 million, marking a 54% increase. This was followed by pistachios, which saw an impressive 90% growth and earned $17 million.
The export of pineapples skyrocketed by 200%, reaching $11 million, whereas coconuts saw an increase of 41%, totaling $10 million.
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A farmer is holding a mango in Khanh Hoa Province, located in central Vietnam, in May 2021. The photograph was taken by VnExpress/Xuan Ngoc. |
Dutch imports topped those of other European Union countries, totaling approximately $37 million worth of Vietnamese goods, which represents about 28% of all Vietnamese exports to the union.
Poland experienced a doubling of its imports compared to the previous year, whereas Spain witnessed an 83% rise. Additionally, both Germany and France noted double-digit increases in their import figures.
The total export of fruits and vegetables jumped by approximately 33% to reach $132 million.
Dang Phuc Nguyen, the general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, noted that Vietnamese produce is gaining popularity in the European Union. He mentioned that the resurgence in consumer demand following the pandemic has significantly boosted these exports.
Moreover, decreased fruit production in certain European Union countries because of adverse weather conditions has led to greater dependence on imported fruits.
The tariff benefits provided by the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement have also been quite impactful.
The pact has removed or lowered taxes on numerous fruits, providing Vietnam an advantage over nations not having trade deals with the E.U.
Last year, Vietnam’s agricultural exports reached a record €3.78 billion, with fruit seeing double-digit growth attributed to strong demand.
The Vietnam SPS Office highlighted that the EU's inclination towards eco-friendly consumerism, which prioritizes organic and certified goods, presents substantial prospects for Vietnamese agricultural exports. The country’s climate facilitates the growth of tropical fruits such as dragon fruit, mangoes, passionfruit, lychees, and longans—products that the EU lacks the capability to cultivate locally.
The Vietnam National Notification Authority and Inquiry Point for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures stated that the European Union’s shift towards environmentally friendly consumption, with a preference for organic and certified goods, presents substantial opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural exports.
Vietnam's climate facilitates the growth of tropical fruits such as dragon fruit, mango, passionfruit, lychee, and longan—products that the EU is unable to cultivate within its own borders, the report noted.
However, it was mentioned that the group enforces strict quality and safety criteria. Shipments have to comply with sanitary and phytosanitary rules related to food safety, pest control, additives, and levels of pesticides.
Bui Xuan Hoang Henry, who serves as the general director of Hoan Vu Inspection Center, mentioned that exporters and inspection agencies are working hand-in-hand with farmers throughout the process—from growing crops to packaging—to guarantee the quality of agricultural goods.
Throughout this season, quality control measures have been put in place, allowing the fruit to progressively comply with the stringent requirements of the European Union market.
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