The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
Gia Lai's agricultural products have been exported to more than 60 countries, including demanding markets such as the US, the European Union, and Japan.
A wide range of Vietnamese agricultural products are entering the peak harvest time, resulting in thousands of trucks arriving daily at the border gates in Lang Son province for export to China.
Breaking down the figures, agricultural products accounted for 15.29 billion USD, up 16.3% while livestock products totalled 217.2 milion USD, an 11.7% increase.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports totalled 21.15 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, up 10.7% year-on-year.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra encouraged the acceleration of the "Thai Select" initiative, which certifies high-quality Thai products to promote exports, particularly to assist Thai restaurants abroad in using quality Thai ingredients, which benefits farmers' incomes.
Six commodities recorded more than 1 billion USD in value, led by wood and wood products at 5.2 billion USD (up 5.8%), coffee at 3.78 billion USD (up 51.1%), and shrimp at 1.24 billion USD (up 28.4%).
Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of Vina T&T Import Export Service Trading Co. Ltd., stressed that tougher technical barriers in global markets are creating a level playing field, compelling exporters to prioritise quality and compliance.
To successfully penetrate this market, Vietnamese businesses must ensure their products meet these high standards, including obtaining certifications like EU Organic Certification and complying with environmental and labour safety regulations.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 4.4 billion USD in agro-forestry-aquatic products in the first quarter, up 13.1% compared the same period last year.
The key agricultural products of the two countries complement each other rather than compete. Therefore, Vietnam is willing to open its market to US agricultural products.
Ambassador Ly Duc Trung has expressed his hope that Israeli businesses will not only see Vietnam as a market for selling technological products and services to but also recognise its potential for cooperation for mutual development.
According to trade experts, Vietnam is ranked as the world's 20th largest exporter in the world and among the world's top exporters of various products such as rice, coffee, cashews, and garment-textiles.
The official shipment of the fruit followed extensive negotiations between Vietnamese and US authorities, creating new pathways for local produce to reach the world.
Among the various Vietnamese goods exported to Australia, agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, along with fruits and vegetables, still have much room to grow. They are now widely available in Australia, even reaching remote areas such as the Northern Territory.
The Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has requested that local authorities and relevant agencies enhance inspections and monitoring of cultivation areas and export packing facilities for fresh fruit, including durians and jackfruit.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to promote sustainable urban agriculture linked with tourism, as well as digital transformation in this field this year, heard a conference held on January 10.
Economic and trade cooperation remains a bright spot in the overall Vietnam - China relations with strong, steady and sustainable development momentum, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in China Nong Duc Lai has stated in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
