The first Vietnam–China Agricultural Trade Connectivity Forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, bringing together government agencies, business associations and enterprises from both countries to explore new cooperation opportunities.

According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director General of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection under Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam has made significant progress in expanding market access, particularly in China. The two countries have signed export protocols covering products such as durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, bananas, coconuts, passion fruit, sweet potatoes, grass jelly and frozen durian.

Negotiations are also underway to finalize export requirements for additional fruits, including longan, lychee, rambutan, mango, dragon fruit and citrus products.

Vietnam currently has more than 20 fruit and vegetable products approved for official export to China. Looking ahead, industry leaders stressed the need to move beyond fresh produce exports by expanding deep processing, developing certified production areas, improving logistics infrastructure and strengthening product traceability.

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and China exceeded $290 billion in 2025. In the fruit and vegetable sector, Vietnam remained China’s second-largest supplier, accounting for 22.55% of the market. Exports of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables to China reached $5.5 billion, representing 64% of Vietnam’s total fruit and vegetable export value. Durian remained the standout product, with export volume reaching 941,000 tons.