According to Vietnam Customs, in the first half of December, vegetable and fruit exports reached nearly 400 million USD. The total vegetable and fruit exports from the beginning of the year to mid-December are 8.2 billion USD. This is the first time vegetable and fruit exports have exceeded 8 billion USD in a single year.
The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit) estimates that fruit and vegetable export turnover in December will reach 795 million USD. This would bring the total export turnover for fruit and vegetables in 2025 to over 8.5 billion USD, an increase of nearly 20% compared to 2024. It is considered the highest growth rate ever for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry.
On the other hand, the import value of fruits and vegetables in 2025 can reach 3 billion USD. The fruit and vegetable industry thus achieves an export surplus of over 5.5 billion USD. Therefore, it remains one of the agricultural product sectors that makes a significant contribution to Vietnam’s trade balance.
Vegetable and fruit exports exceed 8 billion USD for the first time.
In the market structure, China is the largest export market, playing a key role in pushing the value of fruit and vegetable exports to exceed 8.5 billion USD for the first time. In 11 months of 2025, exports to China reached nearly 5 billion USD, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year. However, it is noteworthy that the proportion of exports to this market decreased slightly by 0.85%. The result reflects a positive trend in gradually reducing dependence on a single market.
Exports of fruits and vegetables to the US and some EU countries have seen impressive growth in both value and market share. The US market reached a turnover of nearly 500 million USD, rising to second place among Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export markets. Market share in the US also increased from 5% in 2024 to 6.4% in 2025.
Many other markets also recorded positive growth. Specifically, vegetable and fruit exports to the Netherlands reached about 145 million USD, a 43% increase compared to the same period last year. Exports to Australia reached nearly 128 million USD, a 28% increase, and the UAE reached nearly 110 million USD, a 54% increase.
Notably, the EU market recorded a growth of about 50% in 11 months of 2025. The Netherlands and Germany are considered two “gateways” for Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to enter deeper into the EU market.
Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vinafruit, said, “At the beginning of this year, fruit and vegetable exports faced many difficulties, especially from China, due to technical barriers for the key product, durian. Additionally, US tariff policies also have certain impacts. However, thanks to the flexible management of the government and the efforts of the business community, 2025 marks the first time Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover exceeds 8.5 billion USD. We expect that in 2026, the fruit and vegetable industry will continue to break through, aiming for a target of 10 billion USD.”
With current growth, along with the trend of market expansion and product quality improvement, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry is expected to continue playing an important role in the structure of agricultural exports, while also creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth targets in the coming years.