Vietnamese dragon fruits are sold at a fruit wholesale market in Sydey, Australia (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The export value of fruits andvegetables hit 292 million USD in November, bringing the 11-month figure to3.16 billion USD, up 43.2 percent annually, according to the Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development.
China, Japan, the US and the Republic of Korea remain majorimporters with respective market share of 75.6 percent, 3.6 percent, 2.9percent and 2.6 percent.
Strong growth was seen in exports to Japan (67.6 percent),the United Arab Emirates (56.9 percent) and China (52.7 percent).
During the month, fruits and vegetables import reached 142million USD, raising the import value in 11 months by 72.3 percent annually to1.41 billion USD.
The ministry also reported that orange prices furtherdeclined in the Mekong Delta to 4,000 – 7,000 VND per kg, or one third of priceslast year, mostly due to excessive supply.
Meanwhile, durian is sold at 130,000 – 160,000 VND per kg, 20,000– 30,000 VND higher than imported ones.
In late November, supply of several vegetables recovered,leading to slight decrease in prices.-VND
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Vietnamese dragon fruits are sold at a fruit wholesale market in Sydey, Australia (Photo: VNA) 
