Fruit, vegetable exports earn US$1 billion

02:12, 23/12/2013

Fruit and vegetable exports were estimated at US$1 billion by mid-December, according the General Department of Customs' report.

Fruit and vegetable exports were estimated at US$1 billion by mid-December, according the General Department of Customs’ report.

The figure was 27 percent higher than over last year, especially in the context that the earnings from other agricultural products declined in terms of both quality and price.

Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables are on sale in 40 markets around the world.

The shipments of fruits and vegetables has risen steadily over the years, earning US$305 million in 2007, US$628 million in 2011 and US$829 million in 2012.

However, it requires greater investment in the purchase and processing of fresh fruits and vegetables for export to meet Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) standards.

(Source:VOV)