It is expected that by 2012 Vietnam's pepper export turnover may reach USD 850 – 900 million and in 2011 USD 693 million. Currently, Vietnam's pepper has been exported directly to most markets, limiting consumption through intermediaries, thus minimizing risks and damages.
10-year anniversary of founding Vietnam Pepper Association
The above information was released at the 10th anniversary of establishment (2001-2011) of Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA), held on 16/5.
VPA's report also said that after 10 years, Vietnam's pepper industry has made great progress and development. In 2001, the association had only 34 members but now has 105 members, attracting most of domestic enterprises and enterprises with 100% foreign capital.
Vietnam has now become the leading producer and exporter of pepper in the world. Vietnamese pepper is present in more than 80 countries and territories, in many major markets such as the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East … Vietnam pepper has a dominant market share.
In 10 years, the average yield of pepper has increased from 3-5 tons / ha to 5-7 tons / ha, many households reached 7-9 tons / ha, particularly up to 10 tons / ha. Meanwhile, the average yield of major producing and exporting countries like India and Indonesia was only 0.2 – 0.3 tons / ha; higher like Malaysia and Brazil also reach 1-2 tons / ha.
In terms of economic efficiency, with an area of about 50,000 ha, accounting for 2.5% of nearly 2 million ha of 5 industrial crops but pepper accounts for over 8% of export value (export value of the lake pepper reached 6,886 USD / ha, 4 times higher than rubber; 3.8 times cashew nuts; 2.6 times coffee; 6 times tea).
In 2001, the country exported more than 50,000 tons of pepper, reaching a turnover of 90 million USD. By 2011, exports nearly 120,000 tons, only increased more than 120% of volume but turnover has increased to 665%, reaching a value of 693 million. It is expected that in 2012, exports may reach 850 – 900 million USD.
Mr. Do Ha Nam, VPA Chairman said that the association has focused on activities such as creating opportunities and supporting farmers and enterprises in the industry in growing, processing and exporting lakes. pepper; information on production situation, domestic and international market prices; support trade promotion …
The association has successfully built Chu Se pepper brand (Gia Lai), made a great reputation in the international pepper community, created an image, prestige and enhanced the value of Vietnamese pepper. Up to now, many localities in the country are also promoting the building of pepper brand and towards building a national national brand for Vietnamese pepper.
Mr. Do Ha Nam also added that Vietnam currently ranks first in the world in terms of export pepper output, accounting for about 50% of global pepper exports, so it can actively regulate the market price. world.
Manh Hung
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