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Overview: Mangosteen is a tropical fruit called the "queen of fruits," and about 50,000 tonnes are produced a year in southern Vietnam. Called "mang cut" in Vietnamese, it has white flesh inside a thick purple rind, with an elegant balance of sweetness and acidity. Mainly for domestic consu...

Overview: Vietnam's avocado production is about 150,000 tonnes a year, a scale second only to Indonesia in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese avocados have a high fat content and a creamy texture. Large, good-quality varieties such as BO-034 and Reed are grown. With rising domestic consu...

Overview: Rambutan is a tropical fruit widely grown in southern Vietnam, with an annual output of about 300,000 tonnes. Characterized by its red, hairy skin, it is called 'chom chom' in Vietnamese. The sweet, juicy flesh is similar to lychee but is larger and more satisfying to eat. Mai...

Overview: Durian is the fastest-growing fruit in Vietnam in recent years, and is widely loved across Southeast Asia as the 'king of fruits'. Vietnam's annual output reaches about 1 million tonnes, and since official exports to China began in 2022, cultivation area and output have expanded rapidly. The main varieties...