AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam's fruit and vegetable imports continue to show positive growth, reflecting both the diverse consumption needs of the domestic market and the rising demand for raw materials within the local processing industry.

Despite short-term fluctuations, the total import value has recorded significant growth compared to the same period in previous years.
According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, the country's fruit and vegetable import value in July of 2026 was estimated at US$271.5 million, a 5% decrease from June of 2026 but a 9.4% increase compared to July of 2025. For the first seven months of 2026, the cumulative import value reached an estimated US$1.85 billion, up by 27.7% year-on-year.
The import market was heavily concentrated among a few key trading partners. China maintained its position as the largest supplier, demonstrating impressive growth and accounting for the largest share of total import value. The United States ranked second, remaining a vital source of supply despite a slight dip in monthly import value. Meanwhile, New Zealand held the third position; while its market share was more modest, it has recorded steady cumulative growth. Specifically:
China remained Vietnam's largest supplier of fruits and vegetables in July of 2026, with an import value of US$122.4 million, an increase of 16.1% from the previous month and 38.3% compared to the same period of 2025. The accumulated figure for the first seven months of 2026 reached US$731 million, a 49.0% increase year-on-year, accounting for 39.5% of total import value.
The United States was the second-largest supplier, with a value of US$50.5 million in July of 2026, down by 35.3% from the previous month and 10.5% year-on-year; the accumulated total reached US$454.2 million, up by 28.7%, representing 24.5% of the total value.
New Zealand ranked third with a value of US$18.0 million, a decrease of 41.2% from the previous month and 0.9% from July of 2025; the accumulated total reached US$96 million, up by 15.5%, accounting for 5.2% of the country's total fruit and vegetable import value.
Source: VITIC