| Vietnamese name | Binh Thuan |
|---|---|
| Area | 7,828 km² |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Provincial capital / central city | Phan Thiet City |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon climate. Relatively dry even for the south-central region. Annual rainfall 1,000–1,600 mm. |
Overview
Binh Thuan Province is Vietnam's largest dragon fruit (thanh long) producing area. About 30,000 hectares are cultivated, centered on the province's Ham Thuan Nam district, accounting for about 60% of Vietnam's dragon fruit output. It is also a tourism province known for the sand dunes of Mui Ne and beautiful beaches.
Dragon fruit is also loved in Japan as 'pitaya', and Vietnamese (especially Binh Thuan) products have become the main supply source for the world market.
Features of agriculture
Dragon fruit cultivation began in earnest in the 1990s and is now a core crop supporting Binh Thuan Province's economy. White-fleshed varieties are the mainstay, but cultivation of red-fleshed varieties is also increasing. Supplemental-light cultivation using LED lighting has made it possible to ship outside the conventional harvest season, enabling a stable year-round supply.
The challenge is the high degree of dependence on China. About 70% of exports go to China, a structure easily affected by China's quarantine tightening and border closures. Export diversification to Japan, South Korea, and the EU, and the development of processed products such as dried fruit and juice, are urgent needs.
Main agricultural products
Dragon fruit (about 30,000 ha, Vietnam's largest), shrimp farming, rice, cassava, corn, cashew nuts, salt
Exports and logistics
Dragon fruit export destinations include China (about 70%), Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and the EU. For Japan, vapor heat treatment is required, and there is a treatment facility in Phan Thiet City. With the entry into force of the EVFTA, tariffs on exports to the EU have been abolished, and the development of new markets is advancing.
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