Grapes are one of the most popular imported fruits in Vietnam. Although our country has famous grape growing regions such as Ninh Thuan and Phan Rang, domestic grape production is still not enough to meet the increasing consumption demand of the people.
According to statistics, the amount of grapes imported to Vietnam has continuously increased in recent years. In 2023, Vietnam imported more than 300,000 tons of grapes from countries such as the US, Australia, Chile, Korea, South Africa, and New Zealand. During the same period, after apples, the second most imported fruit to Vietnam was grapes, reaching 158.4 million USD (about 3,900 billion VND), accounting for 14.6% of the total fruit import turnover of our country.
As one of the most imported fruits, foreign grapes are flooding Vietnamese markets.
At this time, there are no specific statistics on grape import turnover, but this fruit always covers the Vietnamese market. In supermarkets, fruit shops, traditional markets and "online markets" sell dozens of types of grapes imported from Japan, Australia, the US and China. However, the most popular are still grapes imported from China.
Accordingly, not just 1-2 types but in the Vietnamese market there are nearly ten types of Chinese grapes being sold such as: milk grapes, black corn milk grapes, Ruby grapes, red grapes, green grapes... Notably, compared to imported grapes sold on the market, grapes originating from China are often very cheap, even super cheap.
Grapes are sweet and easy to eat fruits, so the cheaper they are, the more they sell.
These days, traders at the markets import red grapes, black grapes, and finger grapes to sell at prices as cheap as vegetables. Specifically, red grapes cost 150,000 VND/5kg basket, or only 30,000 VND/kg; Australian black grapes cost 250,000 VND/6kg basket, or nearly 42,000 VND/kg; finger grapes are also only 42,000 VND/kg...
This is considered the cheapest price, so since the beginning of July, many traders said they have sold tons of grapes every day. There were even days when they sold a quantity for the warehouse at a super cheap price, just one type of grape sold 300 - 400 rong (1.5 - 2.4 tons).
Imported grapes are sold in abundance at the market at super cheap prices.
Cheap imported grapes are mostly Chinese and Australian grapes. In season, the prices of grapes from these two countries are relatively cheap. However, Chinese and Australian grapes are cheaper than in previous years. In particular, milk grapes are flooding the market, and the prices are getting cheaper and cheaper. 3-4 years ago, Yunnan milk grapes were sold at Vietnamese markets for 250,000 - 300,000 VND/kg, now some types are down to 70,000 - 80,000 VND/kg. The amount of goods is coming in regularly, 3-4 tons a day are still bought out by wholesalers.
With a variety of types, flavors and prices, imported grapes meet the needs and preferences of many Vietnamese consumers, especially in this hot summer. Summer is the peak season for grape harvest in many countries, so goods are poured into Vietnam in large quantities. As a rule, the more goods are imported, the cheaper the price will be.
According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, in the first 6 months of 2024, Vietnam spent 117.66 million USD to import fruits and vegetables. Compared to the same period in 2023, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable import turnover in the first 6 months of 2024 decreased by 8%.
