Vietnam and China Sign Protocol for Pomelo and Lemon Exports

Hanoi – Vietnam's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone with the official signing of a protocol governing the phytosanitary requirements for exporting pomelos and lemons to China. This landmark agreement, finalized in Beijing during General Secretary and President Tô Lâm's state visit, is the culmination of meticulous technical negotiations spanning from 2019 between Vietnamese and Chinese plant protection agencies. The protocol not only signifies a deepening of agricultural cooperation between the two nations but also underscores a shared commitment to promoting official, transparent, and internationally compliant trade. For Vietnam, this is a crucial step towards unlocking the vast potential of the Chinese market, which has shown a growing appetite for Vietnamese fruits. The successful negotiation for pomelos and lemons follows previous achievements with other Vietnamese agricultural products, reinforcing the trend towards formalized, standards-based exports. This development is particularly welcome news for Vietnamese farmers, who can now look forward to increased market access and potentially higher incomes. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, through the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, has emphasized that this protocol will not only boost the export of these two fruits but also serve as a catalyst for standardizing production, enhancing quality control, and improving traceability – essential elements for competing in the global agricultural landscape. This move solidifies China's position as a key market for Vietnamese produce and highlights the government's proactive approach to diversifying and strengthening the nation's export portfolio.

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China is identified as an important market with great potential for Vietnam's fruit products, with large consumption scale and increasing demand.