September 30, 2025 | Vietnam net |
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export industry recorded historic growth in September 2025, earning nearly $650 million in the first 15 days, up 41% year-on-year. This surge made the sector the country’s top agricultural export, surpassing seafood and timber. Total September exports are projected at $1.3 billion, lifting nine-month revenues to $6.1 billion, an 8.3% increase over 2024.
Durian was the main growth driver, contributing $2.5–2.6 billion in the first nine months, with peak harvests in Dak Lak producing high-quality fruit for international markets. Vina T&T Group alone shipped around 300 containers of durian, pomelo, longan, mango, and dragon fruit in September, with exports to China doubling from August. The US, a traditional market, also showed the strongest growth.
Other fruits such as bananas, coconuts, pineapples, passion fruit, and processed mangoes also posted stable growth, helping diversify Vietnam’s product portfolio. Market diversification reduced reliance on China, with strong gains in the US (60%), Japan (21%), the Netherlands (39%), Australia (38%), the UAE (49%), and Malaysia (67%).
Experts predict exports could reach or surpass $8 billion in 2025, setting a new record and further consolidating Vietnam’s global position in fruit and vegetable trade.
