Vietnam’s dragon fruit, banana, durian exports target US$2 billion in 2023

Farmers in the southern province of Kien Giang's U Minh Thuong District pack bananas. The export of bananas also saw strong growth, reaching US$311 million last year, up 34.5 per cent. — VNA/VNS

HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): The export of dragon fruit, banana and durian is expected to contribute US$2 billion to the country’s export turnover in 2023.

The fruits and vegetables export recorded positive signals in early 2023, reaching US$300 million in January, up 3 per cent year-on-year.