Vietnam’s Coconut Exports Hit Record High, Securing Second Place Among Fruit Exports

Vietnam’s agricultural exports posted a strong performance in 2025, with coconuts emerging as one of the most notable success stories. For the first time, coconut exports generated more than USD 500 million in revenue, officially surpassing dragon fruit to become Vietnam’s second-largest fruit export, behind only durian.

According to data from Vietnam Customs, durian exports reached approximately USD 3.86 billion in 2025, up more than 20% year-on-year and accounting for over 45% of the country’s total fruit and vegetable export value. The strong growth of durian remained the key driver behind Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports, which climbed to USD 8.56 billion in 2025, nearly 20% higher than in 2024. Coconuts recorded the most impressive growth among major fruit categories, with export turnover reaching USD 534 million, an increase of 36.6% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, dragon fruit exports fell by 1.5% to USD 525 million, dropping to third place after many years of holding the runner-up position.

Other fruits with significant export values included pistachios at USD 466 million, up 72.3%; mangoes at USD 409 million, up 10.4%; bananas at USD 405 million, up 6.6%; jackfruit at USD 247 million, down 21.5%; and passion fruit at USD 233 million, up 36.1%. Industry experts consider the coconut sector’s breakthrough to be a major milestone, reflecting not only favorable market conditions but also the effectiveness of Vietnam’s strategy to expand market access and standardize production under official export channels.

A key factor behind this achievement was the successful signing of export protocols for fresh coconuts to China, alongside deeper penetration into demanding markets such as the United States and the European Union. These markets impose strict requirements on traceability, food safety and sustainability, prompting Vietnam’s coconut industry to restructure its value chain more comprehensively. At the same time, domestic enterprises have made significant progress in shifting from raw exports to deeper processing. Value-added products such as canned coconut water, coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut-based handicrafts have helped increase export value and improve profit margins, gradually enabling Vietnamese coconuts to move away from the long-standing cycle of price volatility during peak harvest seasons.

Looking ahead, maintaining momentum in coconut and durian exports, coupled with digital transformation and the adoption of green and ESG standards, is expected to help Vietnamese agricultural products not only achieve higher export revenues but also build a more sustainable national brand in the global agricultural market.