Vietnam is gradually becoming an ideal destination for international traders to import many kinds of fruits, including pineapple.
Why is Vietnam famous as a fruit exporting country in the world? What are the standard stages for importing pineapples?
If you intend to import pineapple from Vietnam, it would be best to know the right importing procedure.
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The Origin Of Pineapple
Origin
The pineapple is a South American tropical fruit. Its growth is widespread in all provinces of Vietnam.
Each region has its unique fertile soil and temperature, so harvesting techniques and times differ between the South, the North, and the Middle.
Commercial pineapple is mainly grown in Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, and Ha Nam in the north. Farmers often plant pineapples on moderate hillsides with ferralsols bases at ideal temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius.
Harvest time usually takes place in May or June. The farmers use a knife or sickle to cut the pineapple fruit from the tree where the pineapple hooks the stems and then load it in a big basket.
They will then pack the fruits into a large truck and transport them to manufacturers or wait for retailers.
Pineapple is available in some Mekong River Delta provinces in the South, including Hau Giang, Tien Giang, Kien Giang, or Long An. The pineapple grows very fast thanks to a favorable climate and fertile soil.
Pineapple season here starts in April and ends in June (lunar calendar) every year. In the harvest time, farmers row into each row of pineapples, use sickles to cut the fruit from the stem, drop the cut fruit into the river, and finally pull it out of the water and bring it home.
This fruit also develops and flourishes in the middle provinces like Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Phu Yen in high hills. The soil is considerably less fertile, while the fruits still have a unique flavor and irresistible aroma.
Unlike other regions in Vietnam, pineapple harvest in this area consists of two seasons, including February and June (lunar calendar). The main method of harvesting is to use pulleys to transport products during the harvesting process.

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Health benefits
Why did pineapple become such a hot imported fruit? The reason is that it is delicious and offers many health benefits. Here are some benefits that make consumers consume more and more of this fruit.
- It contains many nutrients.
If you are looking for a low-calorie fruit, you can’t go wrong with pineapple. It is a rich source of nutrients but doesn’t have many calories.
For instance, 5.8 ounces of chunks contain only about 82.5 calories but provide 1.7 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 21.6 grams carbs, 2.3 grams fiber, and many others.
- It is a rich source of antioxidants.
It also comes with many antioxidants to fight oxidative stress. It might lessen the risks of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, or certain cancers.
These antioxidants in this fruit connect, so their benefits may persist longer.
- It provides good enzymes.
Pineapple has digestive enzymes, which break down protein molecules so that the small intestine can absorb them easily. It may support the digestive system to work better, especially for pancreatic insufficiency patients.

The Current Market For Importing Pineapple From Vietnam
Currently, Vietnam mainly exports two types of pineapple: Queen Pineapple and CAYENNE pineapple.
In terms of export value, pineapple exports counted $389.04k, according to 2020 statistics.
Russia is the largest importer, accounting for 62.51% of total imports, which helps Vietnam earn about US$ 234.3k.
South Korea is the second export destination with a share in imports of 9.19% last year. This sale brings about US$ 35.77k to Vietnam.
Besides, there is a wide range of foreign countries importing pineapple from Vietnam, including:
- Cambodia
- the United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
- Philippines
- Ukraine
- Japan
- Brunei
- Yemen
- Czechia
- Netherlands
- United States
- Belarus
- Moldova
Here are the top 10 pineapple export destinations from Vietnam to the international market in 2020:
Market | Export Value (%) |
Russia | 62.51 |
South Korea | 9.19 |
Cambodia | 6.88 |
The United Kingdom | 5.14 |
Philippines | 4.01 |
Ukraine | 2.76 |
the United States | 2.24 |
Belarus | 1.75 |
Moldova | 1.54 |
Hong Kong | 0.84 |
Shipping Process
The shipping process varies from country to country, but here are compulsory phases in the general exporting procedure.
- Step 1: Receive a request
- Step 2: Classify potential customers and countries
- Step 3: Supply a proforma invoice
- Step 4: Complete the sales process
- Step 5: Prepare the products and the required shipping documents
- Step 6: Screen the party-list again
- Step 7: Deliver the products
You also need to pay attention to essential documents before delivering products, as shown below:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- The instruction letter of the shipper
- Bills of lading

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Conclusion
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