According to a report by the China Chamber of Commerce, China exported 801,000 tonnes of fresh grapes in 2025. Compared to the previous year, export value increased by 11.5%, while export volume surged by 35%.

The report also showed that exports to Vietnam reached US$220 million, accounting for 21.35% of China’s total grape export value in 2025. Despite a 17% decline in value compared to 2024, Vietnam still ranked as the largest importer of Chinese grapes.

Indonesia came in second with imports valued at US$150 million, up 17%, followed by Thailand at US$140 million, down 28%.

Other export markets included Kyrgyzstan with US$110 million, the Philippines with US$90 million, Russia with US$80 million, and Bangladesh and Malaysia with US$60 million and US$50 million, respectively.

Data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs shows that domestic businesses spent nearly US$1.02 billion importing fruits and vegetables from China last year.

These figures indicate that grapes are among the key imported fruits in Vietnam, accounting for 21.57% of total fruit and vegetable import turnover from China.

On the market, Chinese grapes are imported and sold year-round. During peak seasons, Vietnamese markets offer dozens of varieties, ranging from premium products priced at several hundred thousand dong per kilogram to budget options selling for as little as VND20,000-30,000 per kilogram (approximately US$0.80-1.20).

Currently, Chinese “milk grapes” are widely available across markets at prices of just VND40,000-50,000 per kilogram (US$1.60-2.00), making them the cheapest imported grape variety on the market.

 
Tam An