Exports to the U.S. and Japan See Significant Growth

While Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to China have seen a sharp decline of 39%, exports to the U.S. and Japan have experienced a significant increase. According to customs data, exports to the U.S. rose by 66% to $65 million, and to Japan by 23% to $33 million.

Impact of China's New Import Regulations

The total exports during the period were worth $687 million, marking a 15.7% decrease. Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, highlighted that the stringent import regulations imposed by China in January, requiring testing for potentially carcinogenic chemicals, have significantly impacted the sector.

Challenges and Efforts to Restore Exports

Many businesses have halted exports to comply with the new procedures, leading to delays and increased risks of spoilage. Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of exporter Vina T&T, mentioned the challenges in restarting shipments to China. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is now focusing on tightening quality control and negotiating to remove technical barriers, aiming to restore and expand exports to new markets.