The Vietnam Trade Office (VTO) in Poland confirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade has granted official access to this fruit. On September 16, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) informed its Polish counterpart that the export of the blueberries was authorized, following a visit by a Vietnamese delegation to Poland to inspect orchards and packing plants.

Exports and Prices

Fresh blueberries are currently popular in Vietnam for their flavor and nutritional value, but are unaffordable for most due to limited supply and high transportation costs. Prices range between 1 and 1,5 million VND per kg (approximately $40-$60 USD).

The VTO notes that the introduction of Polish fruit will help expand supply options and is expected to increase competition, making blueberries more affordable.

Regarding growers' expectations, Hai Nguyen, CEO of Klever Fruit, a premium fruit retail chain, was cautiously optimistic. Nguyen emphasized that the main Polish blueberry season, from June to August, will avoid direct competition with major suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere, such as Peru, whose season runs from November to March. The company plans to apply for an import permit soon to learn the exact details of the protocol.

According to Vietnam's plant quarantine regulations, all Polish orchards and packing plants must be pre-registered.

Poland: A Growing Exporter

Poland has consolidated its position as a major player in the global blueberry market, experiencing steady growth in production and cultivated area over the past seven years.

• By 2024, the total planted area will reach almost 13.000 hectares.
• The 2024 harvest matched the previous year's, totaling approximately 62.000 tons.
• Exports in 2024 exceeded the previous year by 17%, reaching almost 26.000 tons.

Although the pace of new plantings has slowed, Polish producers are focusing their efforts on varietal renewal to ensure the industry's future success.