Export markets include 17 countries, mainly Asian countries (UAE, Hong Kong, India, China, Malaysia, Qatar, Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore); Europe (Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia); America (Canada and USA) and Australia (Australia). In particular, the official export turnover to the Chinese market was 563,600 USD, up 29.65% compared to 2018.
In January 2020, export turnover of dragon fruits reached US $ 475,000, equivalent to 525.8 tons, down 29.3% in value and 29.54% in volume over the same period in 2019. Export market includes 10 countries, mainly Asian countries (UAE, Hong Kong, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore); Europe (Germany); America (Canada) and Australia (Australia). In particular, the official export turnover to the Chinese market reached US $ 58,000, an increase of more than 2 times compared to the same period in 2019.
It is forecasted that Binh Thuan dragon fruit export volume in 2020 will decrease due to the complicated situation of Corona virus. In Binh Thuan, China is still a big market for agricultural products, including dragon fruits. In the current context, the response measures of Corona virus from China have a negative impact on the export of agriculture, forestry and fishery products of Vietnam in general and Binh Thuan in particular./.