The Customs Department estimates that Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover in September 2025 may reach a record high of 1.29 billion USD. This is an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2024. In the first 9 months of the year, the export value of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam is about 6.1 billion USD, an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period last year.
The main reason for the positive results is from China’s imports. This is a market that accounts for about 60% of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports. In September alone, the export value to China is nearly 800 million USD.
Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, shared that due to the peak durian harvest in the Central Highlands coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day holidays, production is expected to increase significantly. Due to high prices in previous years, the number of Chinese consumers who could buy durian was limited. But this year, prices are more competitive, so the number of customers has increased.
On the other hand, compared to prices from other exporting countries, Vietnamese durian prices are currently the cheapest, making them suitable for Chinese consumers. Furthermore, in addition to fresh durian, Vietnam also has frozen durian products.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover in September 2025 may reach a record high of 1.29 billion USD.
Experts say that Vietnam not only has favorable climatic conditions but also has a logistical advantage. Its roads, rails, and ports are directly connected to China, which helps reduce transportation costs and time.
With demand from China and the recovery of major markets like the US, South Korea, and Japan, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry is expected to continue setting new records.
Specifically, in the first 8 months of this year, the US spent 316 million USD to import fruits and vegetables from Vietnam, an increase of 67% compared to the same period last year.
On the opposite side, the US is the fastest-growing supplier of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam. Specifically, in the first 8 months, the US exported 353 million USD to Vietnam, an increase of 47% compared to the same period last year. According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, importers are currently very fond of Vietnam’s specialty fruits and vegetables, such as frozen durian or fresh coconut.
Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen believes that with the current growth rate, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover in 2025 could reach 8 billion USD.
Besides, in September, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable import turnover is about 234 million USD, an increase of nearly 6% compared to the same period last year. In 9 months, the estimated value is 1.9 billion USD, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year.