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Vietnamese fruit is hitting rock-bottom prices at the source. Mangoes fetch 6,000 to 10,000 dong at the source — four to five times that at retail. We explain the real conditions of the oversupply brought on by China's Order 280 and the harvest peak, and the implications for Japanese buyers targeting processing ingredients.

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...

Vietnamese name Dak Nong Area 6,516 km2 Population about 700,000 Provincial capital / main city Gia Nghia City Climate tropical highland climate. Annual average temperature 22–23 degrees C. Overview: Dak Nong province is a relatively new province, established in 2004 when it was separated from Dak Lak province. Certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark...

Vietnamese name Dak Lak Area 13,125 km² Population about 2 million Provincial capital / central city Buon Ma Thuot City Climate tropical highland climate. Annual average temperature 24°C. Altitude about 500 m. Access from HCMC about 1 hour by plane from Ho Chi Minh, about 6 hours by car Overview Dak Lak Province is Vietnam's largest cof...

Vietnamese name Tay Nguyen Area about 54,500 km² Population about 6 million Climate tropical highland climate. Altitude 600–1,500 m. The dry season (November to April) and rainy season (May to October) are distinct. Overview The Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen) is Vietnam's coffee belt, and as the world's second-largest coffee producer, Vietnam's...

Vietnamese name Son La Area 14,174 km² Population about 1.3 million Provincial capital / central city Son La City Climate highland subtropical climate. Annual average temperature 21°C. Large day-night temperature differences. Access from HCMC about 5 to 6 hours by car from Hanoi (about 300 km) Overview Son La Province is located in the mountainous region of northwestern Vietnam...

A thorough explanation of agriculture in Dak Lak province, Vietnam's largest coffee-growing region. We cover a wide range, from the scale of coffee, avocado, and pepper production to the realities of ethnic-minority farmers and the agricultural infrastructure of Buon Ma Thuot, explained clearly for agricultural professionals, food importers, and those interested in doing business in Vietnam.

Avocado cultivation is expanding rapidly, centered on Dak Lak province in Vietnam. We give a clear explanation of the latest trends, from rising domestic consumption and its potential as a high-margin crop to the possibility of exporting to Japan.