Vietnam’s dragon fruit export sector showed signs of recovery in early 2026, with demand increasingly diversifying beyond its traditional dependence on China, says Henry Le of Funi Farm Import Export Co., Ltd. “In the first two months of 2026, total export turnover increased by about 15% compared to the same period in 2025. While exports to China remain stable, India has emerged as the second-largest growth market after China, and exports to Thailand have nearly tripled compared to previous years.”

According to Henry, buyers are also becoming more demanding on quality, traceability, food safety, and supply-chain stability, pushing Vietnamese exporters to invest more in farming processes and quality control. “Currently, it is the season for dragon fruit grown using artificial lighting. Farmers are using artificial light to stimulate flowering in order to increase productivity from one crop to two or three crops per year. Dragon fruit grown with artificial lighting yields higher productivity than naturally grown dragon fruit, and the quality is also better and more consistent. White-fleshed dragon fruit continues to dominate production with stable Brix levels, while red-fleshed varieties are increasingly securing premium orders due to their vivid appearance and sweetness levels of 15–18% Brix.”

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