Vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Despite high prices, more Vietnamese consumers are favouring imported fruits over domestic products.
vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

The price of Korean grapes is at VND650,000 per kilo. (Photo: VnExpress)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

The price of Korean grapes remains several times higher than Vietnamese grapes. (Photo: nongtrangonline)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

US Witch Finger grapes are also popular among Vietnamese consumers. (Photo: viettropfruit)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Vietnamese costumers also enjoy fruits imported from other markets such as Japan, and the Republic of Korea (RoK). The Korean pear is a particularly popular product. (Photo: Zing)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Korean strawberries are attractive to Vietnamese customers thanks to their delicious taste and enticing shape. (Photo: KT)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Currently, custard apples imported from Taiwan are sold for between VND300,000 and VND450,000 per kilo. (Photo: Dantri).

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Vietnamese buyers pay over VND2 million for a box containing 9 custard apples, several times more expensive than their Vietnamese counterpart. (Photo: cayantrai.vn).

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Australian mandarin is available at VND159,000 per kilo (Photo: KT).

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Despite high costs, the product is still popular among local consumers. (Photo: VietnamBiz)

vietnamese consumers spend big money on imported fruits

Japanese fruits are the most sought-after by wealthy Vietnamese people, including square shaped watermelon. The fruit can cost millions of Vietnam dong per item. (Photo: Kenh14)

Source: VOV

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