AsemconnectVietnam - Fruit and vegetable exports in the first six months of 2026 reached approximately US$3.65 billion, an increase of 17.8%, but businesses must meet higher standards to maintain their key export markets.

The fruit and vegetable industry continued to record positive signals in the first half of 2026 with stable production, abundant supply, and exports maintaining high growth rates.
According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to the Ministry of Finance for the second quarter 2026 meeting of the Steering Committee on Price Management, the export value of fruits and vegetables in the second quarter of this year was estimated at approximately US$2.18 billion, bringing the total export value for the first six months to approximately US$3.65 billion, an increase of 17.8% compared to the same period of 2025. This is a positive growth rate in the context of many importing markets continuing to tighten regulations on quarantine, traceability, and quality of agricultural products.
Regarding production, the planted area of various vegetables in the first six months of the year reached 697,600 hectares, an increase of 1% compared to the same period last year; the planted area of various beans reached 58,500 hectares, an increase of 1.5%. The supply of fruits and vegetables from key production areas such as the Mekong Delta, Southeast region, Central Highlands, and northern provinces basically meets domestic consumption and export needs.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in the second quarter, the vegetable market was generally stable thanks to abundant supply. However, the prolonged hot weather and increased costs of materials and transportation caused localized price increases for some leafy vegetables and herbs at certain times.
For fruits, prices varied according to season. Lychee prices increased due to reduced production while domestic and export demand increased. Conversely, mango and durian prices decreased compared to the first quarter as they entered their peak harvest season. Specifically, the average price of Cat Hoa Loc mangoes in the second quarter reached approximately 49,000 VND/kg, a decrease of more than 20%; Ri6 durian prices were around 48,000 VND/kg, a decrease of nearly 30% compared to the previous quarter. However, overall for the first six months of the year, the price of durian and many other key fruits remained higher than the same period of 2025.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment assessed that the supply of fruits and vegetables in the second quarter was ensured, with no shortages or unusual price fluctuations. Nevertheless, as many fruits enter their peak harvest season, localized price pressure may arise if storage, processing, and consumption capacity do not keep pace with the increase in production. According to forecasts, with abundant supply and stable market demand, fruit and vegetable exports are likely to continue their growth momentum in the remaining months of the year, while not creating significant pressure on domestic consumer prices.
To retain the Chinese market, we must focus on the value chain.
In the fruit and vegetable export landscape, China continued to be the largest market, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the industry's total export value. However, this is also a market that is changing very rapidly in terms of both import standards and distribution methods.
Speaking at the first Vietnam-China Agricultural Trade Connection Forum, Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Trade Promotion Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), said that China's demand for tropical fruits continues to increase. The signing of more export protocols between the two countries for chili peppers, passion fruit, rice bran, bird's nests, jackfruit, and the opening of markets for pomelo and lemons are creating more room for growth for Vietnamese agricultural products.
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Source: VITIC/congthuong.vn