Fresh lemongrass is becoming a potential agricultural export product of Vietnam. According to the statistics, the export value of Vietnamese lemongrass has been steadily increasing, bringing significant economic benefits.
Vietnam’s lemongrass export industry has made significant strides in recent years. The average annual export volume of Vietnamese lemongrass reaches approximately 10,000 tons. Notable, Vietnam is one of the largest exporters of lemongrass in the world.
Vietnamese lemongrass
The main export markets for Vietnam’s fresh lemongrass are Asian countries. In addition, Vietnamese lemongrass is gradually entering the European market.
Vietnam’s lemongrass exports have numerous opportunities and strong growth potential:
√ Global demand for fresh lemongrass is rising significantly. Lemongrass has its distinctive aroma and versatile uses. Specifically, it is not only as a culinary ingredient but also as a source of high-value essential oil of lemongrass. As a result, lemongrass is becoming a favored raw material across various industries. This growing demand presents a major opportunity to boost Vietnam’s lemongrass export turnover.
√ In addition to traditional markets, Vietnamese lemongrass is gaining opportunities to enter more demanding markets like Europe.
√ The government has introduced various supportive policies aimed at agricultural development, including the lemongrass export sector. These policies help businesses expand their operations and seize more opportunities to grow and access international markets.
Lemongrass cut from Vietnam
Alongside the opportunities, Vietnam’s lemongrass export sector also faces several challenges:
√ One major issue is intense competition in the international market. Other lemongrass-exporting countries such as Thailand and India are also actively expanding their production scale, improving technology, and enhancing product quality. This creates significant competitive pressure on Vietnam’s lemongrass exports.
√ Another challenge is that there is quality issue of fresh lemongrass. There is an increasing demand for higher standards of product quality, food safety, and traceability of lemongrass.
√ Finally, it is the limited scale of production from Vietnam’s lemongrass factories. Vietnam’s lemongrass export industry is still largely small-scale and fragmented, lacking large-scale operations to meet market demand. This makes it difficult to ensure a stable supply and consistent quality, especially for large orders.
Lemongrass essential oil from Vietnam
There are several solutions to help strengthen Vietnam’s lemongrass exports:
√ Export enterprises of lemongrass should develop clear and effective strategies. They should focus on improving the quality of Vietnamese lemongrass exports. In addition, applying scientific and technological advancements in cultivation, and strictly complying with food safety standards are necessary solutions.
√ It is also essential to promote trade activities and build a strong brand identity for Vietnamese lemongrass. Furthermore, there must be close collaboration throughout the supply chain, from farmers to processing facilities to exporters. This ensures a stable supply, consistent product quality, and helps increase Vietnam’s competitiveness in the global lemongrass market.
Lemongrass farm from Vietnam
Fresh lemongrass is the main product of Agrideco Vietnam Co., Ltd. If you need more information about this product, please contact us:
Company: Agrideco Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Address: No 02, Alley 325 Kim Nguu, Lane 24D, Vinh Tuy Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel/Whatsapp: +84 989 649 804
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