2023: China became Vietnam's largest agricultural export customer, with a 23% share and record-breaking durian exports.

In 2023, China became Vietnam's largest customer of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products with a 23% share of Vietnam's total agricultural export value. Vietnamese durian export to China reached a record-breaking 2.1 billion USD, capturing 31% of China's growing durian market. Chinese demand for Vietnamese agricultural products exceeded initial projections, making China the leading market in terms of revenue.