Source: Haiquanonline.com.vn
| It is forecasted that fruit and vegetable exports will have many favorable conditions in 2023. Photo: ST |
“Breaking” the market, flourishing in China
According to the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), citing data from the General Department of Customs, in the 11 months of 2022, the export value of vegetables and fruits was estimated at US$3.1 billion, down 4.9% over the same period in 2021. In particular, the export of vegetables and fruits to the Chinese market prospered. It is expected that in 2022, fruit and vegetable exports will earn about $3.4 billion.
According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, in the past 11 months, many positive fruit and vegetable products have been exported. Notably, durian, dragon fruit, banana… have been officially exported to the Chinese market thanks to the protocols signed between Vietnam and China. Recently, the two sides signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Vietnamese sweet potatoes imported into China, which will also open up opportunities to export sweet potatoes to this market.
From the perspective of export enterprises, Ms. Ngo Tuong Vy, General Director of Chanh Thu Fruit Export-Import Group Joint Stock Company shared: “After 2 years of the pandemic, thanks to good preparation, the export of vegetables and fruits has been achieved. commendable achievement. Notably, in 2022, Vietnam’s durian and pomelo products have opened up to “difficult” markets. Chanh Thu as well as many fruit export enterprises have quite high growth in 2022.
Talking to a reporter from Customs Magazine, Mr. Nguyen Quang Hieu, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Communication (Department of Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) analyzed that in 2022, it is necessary to especially emphasize the prestige of the Customs. enterprises and management agencies in promoting the export of key agricultural products. Vietnam’s fruit products have many differences compared to many other countries, so they are favored by the market. In addition, the timely entry of trade promotion is also a factor that helps to “crack” the market better.
Particularly for the plant protection industry, in 2022, many achievements will be achieved. For the Chinese market, at the beginning of the year is to export chili again, then to open the market for passion fruit, at the end of the year is to open the official export door of durian and sweet potato. With other markets, it is also very convenient such as exporting pomelo to New Zealand. “In the future, we hope to have more agricultural products of Vietnam exported to many markets around the world,” said Mr. Hieu.
Exports in 2023 are expected to be 4 billion USD
Regarding the “picture” of fruit and vegetable export in 2023, talking to a reporter from Customs Magazine, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen said that this could be a boom year for the fruit and vegetable industry.
“Currently, the market is gradually opening up, reducing the control of the Covid-19 epidemic, creating better conditions for import and export. In addition, gradually the difficulties in logistics and transportation have been removed, and the freight rates are getting lower and cheaper, creating more favorable conditions for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports, “said Nguyen.
New export products are opened in many markets in 2022 as well as the positive impact from 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Vietnam has signed and implemented, certainly creating a great impetus for vegetable exports. fruit. “In 2023, export growth will reach about 20% compared to 2022. In 2022, reaching 3.4 billion USD, in 2023 fruit and vegetable exports can reach 4 billion USD”, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen forecast.
According to Mr. Nguyen Quang Hieu, following the success of 2022, in 2023, the plant protection industry will continue to take advantage of the advantages of Vietnamese fruit products. For example, in the Chinese market will continue with citrus products such as oranges and grapefruits. With markets in developed countries such as the US will continue with products of passion fruit, coconut… In addition, Vietnam can take advantage of opening the Japanese market for longan…
That is the strategy to pursue, opening in big markets, markets with new products. In addition, the Plant Protection Department continues to study new treatment measures for Vietnamese fruit exports, replacing the treatment measures proposed by countries with great costs and efforts. The goal is to find a solution suitable for Vietnam to help businesses have a more competitive advantage.
“Besides opening the market, the plant protection industry will continue to maintain its achievements over the past time. Currently, the knowledge of the manufacturer’s regulations is still limited. Therefore, the Plant Protection Department will continue to innovate training methods. The Department has built a website: sansangxuatkhau.ppd.gov.vn to upload basic data from growing areas, packing … fastest to users, and at the same time develop training materials, videos, audio books… “, shared Mr. Hieu.
Ms. Ngo Tuong Vy also said that recently, the price of durian of Chanh Thu Company in the Chinese market is not inferior to Thai brands. This is a stepping stone and 2023 will be an accelerating year for Chanh Thu, especially with durian products. Enterprises will strengthen links with farmers and cooperatives to increase the number of planting areas to meet more for the Chinese market.
“In the near future, we will bring Chanh Thu branded durian products to the Chinese market. When making branded products, we have the right to choose customers to increase our competitive advantage. Therefore, we hope that localities and farmers will accompany us,” said Ms. Vy.
