Exports of fruits and vegetables to China dropped by 39% year-over-year during the initial two months of 2025, totaling $306 million—the most significant decrease recorded for this timeframe.
On the contrary, export figures to the U.S. and Japan increased by 66%, reaching $65 million, and by 23%, amounting to $33 million, as per customs statistics.
Total exports during the period amounted to $687 million, decreasing by 15.7%.
Dang Phuc Nguyen, who serves as the general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, stated that although exports expanded to several key markets, the significant reduction in deliveries to China negatively impacted the whole industry.
In January, China strengthened its import rules to mandate testing for auramine O, also known as basic yellow 2, which is a possibly cancer-causing substance.
The authorities have been examining every shipment of Vietnamese durian, which is a significant export product, causing delays in customs clearance and raising the likelihood of deterioration.
Numerous companies suspended their exports to finalize the necessary paperwork but haven't managed to restart these operations as of yet.
Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of export firm Vina T&T, mentioned that strict inspection processes have disrupted the company's strategy to resume deliveries to China by late February. He also stated that it remains uncertain when they will be able to start again.
To restore exports The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is strengthening quality assurance measures to guarantee adherence to import regulations across multiple markets.
Competent agencies are closely overseeing, giving out alerts, and taking strict actions against infractions to safeguard the integrity of Vietnam’s agricultural goods.
They are likewise in talks to eliminate these technical obstacles and are looking at ways to broaden their reach into additional markets.
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