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Coconut imports skyrocket as exports create domestic shortage

Coconut imports skyrocket as exports create domestic shortage

Vietnam's coconut imports jumped almost 19-fold to US$31.2 million in the first seven months of the year amid a domestic supply shortage, according to the Vietnam Fruits & Vegetables Association.
Fruit, vegetable exports to US surge by 67%

Fruit, vegetable exports to US surge by 67%

Durian revival drives fruit, vegetable exports to almost $4B

Durian revival drives fruit, vegetable exports to almost $4B

Coconut prices jump to $7 a dozen

Coconut prices jump to $7 a dozen

Coconut prices have jumped six-fold since 2022 to VND190,000 (US$7.26) a dozen now amid heightened global demand.
June 24, 2025 | 07:56 pm PT
The incredible versatility of coconuts in Ben Tre

The incredible versatility of coconuts in Ben Tre

Nestled in the southwest corner of Vietnam, 85 kilometers away from the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City, is a lush green paradise located towards the tail of the Mekong.
May 17, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Coconut prices soar across Asia as supply hit by climate

Coconut prices soar across Asia as supply hit by climate

Coconut prices have risen to record levels in Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand due to a supply shortage caused by climate change and pests.
May 6, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
Fruit, vegetable exports soar 27%

Fruit, vegetable exports soar 27%

Exports of fruits and vegetables were worth an estimated US$6.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, a 27% increase from a year earlier.
November 21, 2024 | 07:57 pm PT
Fruit, vegetable exports surge to record high

Fruit, vegetable exports surge to record high

Fruit and vegetable exports were worth US$917 million in September, 38% up year-on-year and the highest ever for the month, with durian accounting for 65%.
October 16, 2024 | 06:33 pm PT
Vietnam's 222 coconut-based dishes set world record

Vietnam's 222 coconut-based dishes set world record

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre was acknowledged as boasting the world's largest number of dishes made of coconut by World Records Union (Worldkings), 222.
June 28, 2022 | 05:00 am PT
Vietnam’s main coconut growing area stressed by salinity

Vietnam’s main coconut growing area stressed by salinity

Historic levels of saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta have caused coconuts in Ben Tre Province to shrink by half in size and farmers’ incomes by even more.
August 12, 2020 | 08:47 pm PT
 
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