Dragon fruit exports to the US increased

Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to the US are expected to reached 600 tonnes this year, an increase of 12 times over 2009, 500 tonnes of which have been shipped already, announced the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam has also exported dragon fruit to other demanding markets in the world.

Its exports to Japan have reached 330 tonnes in the first ten months of this year and will likely exceed 400 tonnes by the end of December.

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