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Vietnam Produce Resources & Crop Calendar

Comprehensive seasonal harvest schedules, cold-chain temperature parameters, and export documentation requirements.

Seasonal Availability

Vietnam Tropical Fruit Harvest Calendar

Peak harvest periods offer maximum volume, optimal brix levels, and the most competitive FOB pricing.

Fruit Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fresh Mango (Cat Chu / Keo) Peak Peak Peak Peak Avail Avail - - Avail Avail Peak Peak
Dragon Fruit (White & Red) Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak
Young Coconut (Ben Tre) Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak
Fresh Durian (Ri6 & Monthong) - - Avail Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Avail Avail - -
Passion Fruit (Gia Lai / Lam Dong) Peak Peak Avail Avail - Avail Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak
Avocado (034 / Booth) - - - Avail Peak Peak Peak Peak Avail - - -
Cavendish Banana Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak

* Note: IQF Frozen and Soft-Dried products are available year-round from cold storage facilities.

Reefer Container Parameters

  • Fresh Mango: Set temp +10°C to +12°C | Fresh air vent 15–20 cbm/hr
  • Dragon Fruit: Set temp +5°C to +8°C | Fresh air vent 15 cbm/hr
  • Young Coconut: Set temp +2°C to +4°C | Dehumidification off
  • Cavendish Banana: Set temp +13.5°C | Continuous ventilation
  • IQF Frozen Fruit: Set temp −18°C or lower | Vents closed (0 cbm/hr)

Export Documentation Checklist

  • Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by Vietnam Plant Protection Dept.
  • Certificate of Origin: Form A, EUR.1, Form E, CPTPP, RCEP, or Non-Pref.
  • Bill of Lading (B/L): Clean on board ocean bill with reefer clauses.
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List: Itemized net/gross weight & cartons.
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA): Heavy metal, pesticide MRL, & brix testing.

Buyer Questions & Trade Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions from international produce importers, food processors, and supermarket category managers.

Vietnam's unique geographical span enables almost year-round fruit production. Fresh Mango peaks from November through May in the Mekong Delta. Red and White Dragon Fruit is available year-round with peak open-field harvests from May to October and off-season light-assisted harvests from November to April. Young Coconuts are harvested continuously all 12 months. Fresh Durian (Monthong and Ri6) peaks from April to August in the South and August to November in the Central Highlands.
Standard customs clearance requires: Phytosanitary Certificate (issued by PPD Vietnam), Certificate of Origin (Form A, E, EUR.1, CPTPP, or standard C/O), Bill of Lading (Ocean B/L or Air Waybill), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Fumigation Certificate (for wooden pallets/packaging compliant with ISPM 15), and Certificate of Analysis (MRL pesticide testing, microbiological counts).
Fresh Mango: +10°C to +12°C (85-90% RH); Dragon Fruit: +3°C to +5°C (90% RH); Young Coconut: +2°C to +4°C; Cavendish Banana: +13°C to +14°C; Monthong Durian: +13°C to +15°C (fresh) or -18°C (IQF/frozen); IQF Frozen Fruits & Purees: -18°C to -20°C continuously.
Yes. Vietnam holds comprehensive FTAs with key global markets including: EVFTA (European Union - duty rates reduced to 0% for most tropical fruits), CPTPP (Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Singapore), RCEP (China, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand), and VKFTA (Vietnam - South Korea). We issue eligible preferential Certificates of Origin to ensure buyers minimize or eliminate import duty at destination.

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