In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnamese seedless lemons ranked among the top ten fruits with the highest export turnover. Specifically, its export value reached $62.6 million, an increase of more than 28% compared to the same period last year. In the third quarter of 2025, the export value reached $18.4 million, up 22% from the same period in 2024.
Currently, Vietnamese seedless lemons are present in 41 countries and territories in the world. They included many familiar markets such as the UAE, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Oman, the Maldives, and Singapore.
Vietnamese seedless lemons
Long An Province is currently the largest producing center of Vietnamese seedless lemons in the country. This province accounts for about one-sixth of the national output. In particular, Ben Luc district serves as the main production area, with over 11,720 hectares of lemon orchards. Of these, more than 10,000 hectares are in fruits, yielding over 97,700 tons per year.
Ben Luc exports nearly 90% of its lemon production to markets in the Middle East, the EU, the US, Japan, and neighboring countries
Vietnamese lemons are favorable for their mild fragrance, refreshing taste, and seedlessness. They are superior to lemons imported from other countries. Many businesses even import Vietnamese lemons to re-export them to Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar.
Currently, Vietnamese limes face virtually no direct competition in this region. While Brazilian lemons once dominated the market, most of it has now shifted to importing Vietnamese lemons.
In the Middle East, Vietnamese green lemons are irreplaceable by yellow lemons from India or South Africa. Consumers there see the two as entirely different. Consumers prefer green lemons for dishes that require fragrance and for beverage preparation.
Vietnamese seedless lime factory
Local residents say: “Vietnamese seedless lemons are popular because they are seedless and have a pure, delicate aroma. Especially during the hot season, the demand for Vietnam’s fresh lemons for refreshing drinks rises sharply, leading to very high consumption.”
Beyond the Middle East, seedless Vietnamese lemons are also vailable in Europe and Asia. Also, they are particularly famous in New Zealand.
Ms. Tredene Dobson is the former New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam. According to him, Vietnamese seedless lemons are the “green gold” in New Zealand due to their high price. Because the climate is unsuitable for cultivation, one kg of lemons in New Zealand costs over 50 NZD (equivalent to more than 850,000 VND/kg).
In Vietnam, fresh seedless lemons are a familiar seasoning and are consumed year-round. Currently, the farm-gate price for first-grade seedless lemons ranges from 15,000 to 25,000 VND per kilogram. Retail prices at markets and supermarkets range from 25,000 to 35,000 VND per kilogram, or even higher during shortages.
Vietnamese lemon leaves
In addition to fresh lemons, Vietnam has been actively promoting exports of processed products, particularly lime leaves. In the first nine months of 2025, the export turnover of lime leaves reached $781,000, an increase of 78% compared to the same period last year.
On Amazon, price for 25 grams of dried lime leaves are $7, which is equivalent to 6.35 million VND per kilogram. This demonstrates the high added value of processed products.
The strong growth of lemons and lemon-based products highlights the significant potential of Vietnamese agricultural products. This potential can be realized when they are properly oriented and meet international quality standards.
From a common crop, Vietnamese fresh limes are gradually establishing themselves as “green gold” on the global agricultural map.
Vietnamese source: https://nguoiquansat.vn/loai-qua-ban-day-o-cho-viet-nam-gia-cuc-re-sang-troi-tay-thanh-hang-hot-duoc-cac-dai-gia-dau-mo-tranh-mua-nhu-dac-san-252642.html