Fruit– tag –

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: The grapes of Ninh Thuan province are the produce of Vietnam's only commercial grape-growing region and are known as a Vietnamese specialty. Annual production is about 30,000 tonnes, and both table grapes (for fresh eating) and wine grapes are produced. Grape cultivation in a tropical region is rare worldwide...

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 banana production is about 2.5 million tonnes a year, making it one of Southeast Asia's major producers. Domestically, besides the Cavendish variety, many native varieties are grown. Mainly for domestic consumption, but exports to China, South Korea, and Japan have been increasing, and commercial large-scale...

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: Passion fruit is a fruit whose cultivated area is expanding rapidly in Vietnam's Central Highlands, with annual production of about 200,000 tonnes. Called "chanh day" in Vietnamese, it is characterized by strong acidity and a distinctive aroma. Demand as a juice raw material is rising both at home and abroad...

Overview: Pomelo is a citrus fruit that has long been grown in Vietnam, with an annual output of about 800,000 tonnes. Called 'buoi', it is an indispensable auspicious fruit at the Lunar New Year (Tet). There are many local varieties, such as Nam Roi, Da Xanh, and Dien...

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: Longan is a tropical fruit that has long been grown in Vietnam, with an annual output of about 600,000 tonnes. It looks similar to lychee but is distinguished by a longer harvest period and good keeping quality. In addition to being eaten fresh, dried longan (longan flesh) is also in demand as an ingredient in herbal medicine and Chinese cuisine...

Overview: Vietnam's lychee is a specialty of the northern region, with an annual output of about 300,000 tonnes. The 'Vai thieu' variety, characterized by a sweet and rich aroma, is the mainstay, and Vietnam boasts the world's second-largest output after China. Because the harvest period is short, both fresh shipping and processed products...