Vietnamese dragon fruit has potential to be exported to India

VCN - According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of India, Vietnam's dragon fruit exports to India surged from 27% in the financial year 2014 - 2015 to 52% in the financial year 2018 - 2019. Vietnamese dragon fruit has many opportunities to expand in this market of nearly 1.4 billion people.
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India has started to plant dragon fruits in a number of states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Andaman - Nicobar Islands and some states in India’s Northeast region with an area of ​​about 3,000 - 4,000 ha and output of 12,000 tons per year.Deputy Director of the Asia and Africa Market Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), Do Quoc Hung, said India is a key market of South Asia with nearly 1.4 billion people. It is also the home of many vegetarians so the demand for fruit is high. Indians appreciate dragon fruit for its health benefits, aromatic flavor, and nutrients.

Trade Counsellor of Vietnam to India Mr. Bui Trung Thuong said this output is low and it is important as the quality of Indian dragon fruit is not as delicious and sweet as Vietnamese. This is an opportunity for Vietnam to expand this fruit to the market.

According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of India, Vietnam's dragon fruit exports surged from 27% in the financial year 2014 - 2015 to 52% in 2018 - 2019.

Counsellor of Vietnam to India Mr. Do Thanh Hai said although dragon fruit exports to India have continuously risen in recent years, it is not commensurate with the potential and demand of India.

"Vietnamese businesses have accompanied state agencies to carry out large-scale advertising programs in India such as hiring celebrities and promoting the benefits of dragon fruit for human health," Hai said.

To accelerate dragon fruit exports to this market, Mr. Bui Trung Thuong said agencies and businesses need to pay proper attention to the Indian market, thereby investing time, labor and finance for the trade promotion of Vietnamese dragon fruit in the Indian market.

“In fact, dragon fruit is mainly served in hotels and parties, not in restaurants and especially in supermarkets, fruit stalls and street vendors. Many Indians do not know how to eat and process this fruit," said Mr. Thuong.

Some agricultural experts said it is necessary to set specific targets for the Indian market; strengthen the coordination between the Embassy, ​​the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in exchanging information about the market, seasons, prices, businesses, growing area code, and packing establishment code.

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“Associations and businesses also need to improve the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, set a reasonable price in the Indian market; ensure credibility and product quality; ensure terms of quality, goods inspection and payment terms in contracts and do not accept post-paid payment," Mr. Thuong said.

According to data from Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center - Ministry of Industry and Trade dragon fruit in 2021 remained the main export product of Vietnam's fruits with export turnover of more than US$1.04 billion, accounting for 29.4% of the country’s total export turnover of vegetables and fruits.

China is Vietnam's largest dragon fruit buyer with a turnover of US$925.7 million, accounting for 88.7% of Vietnam's total dragon fruit exports in 2021; followed by the US market and Indian market with US$30.2 million, accounting for 2.9% and US$13.55 million, accounting for 1.3%, respectively.

Dragon fruit is now grown in many provinces and cities, but has grown strongly into large-scale specialized farming areas in the provinces of Binh Thuan (29,000 ha), Long An (11,000 ha) and Tien Giang (8,000 ha), accounting for 93.6% of the area and 95.5% of the output of the country.

Thanh Nguyen/ Huyen Trang

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