Vietnamese fresh coconuts gain international market foothold
Emerging as a standout in Vietnam’s fruit exports, fresh coconuts have carved a niche in various international markets, including the US, China, and the UK. This development is buoyed by the fruit’s quality and its status as a natural, clean product, positioning it for further export breakthroughs shortly.
Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development highlight the cultivation of coconut trees across 15 provinces, covering 200,000 hectares, and producing an estimated 2 million tons annually. This production capacity has enabled Vietnam to export fresh coconuts to 15 global markets, totaling 30,000 tons.
Efforts to elevate the coconut’s market presence have been underway since 2016, with Vietnam negotiating export protocols with China, focusing on the coconut’s appeal as a long-lasting, natural, and clean fruit, according to Mr. Nguyen Quang Hieu of the Plant Protection Department.
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