Vietnam Steps Up Customs Clearance for Peak Harvest Season of Key Agricultural Products

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As Vietnam's key agricultural products like lychee, durian, mango, longan, and dragon fruit enter their peak harvest season, authorities are intensifying efforts to streamline customs clearance at border gates to prevent congestion and market oversupply. In a directive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Ministry of Finance to prioritize swift clearance of fresh farm produce for export. The surge in import-export activities at border gates has led to a significant increase in trade value, with over 214,000 vehicles processed as of June 4, a 23% year-on-year rise.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vietnamese government has issued a directive to prioritize swift customs clearance for fresh farm produce for export during the peak harvest season.
  • The surge in import-export activities at Lang Son's border gates has resulted in over 214,000 vehicles being processed as of June 4, a 23% year-on-year increase.
  • Total trade value through the province has reached nearly 33.1 billion USD, with agricultural goods accounting for a significant portion.
  • Tan Thanh border gate in Lang Son is currently processing over 500 tonnes of durian daily, along with other fruits like jackfruit and mango, for export on the same day.
  • Customs procedures at Tan Thanh are completed within just 10 minutes for lychee exports, with a dedicated lane and expanded receiving areas handling up to 200 trucks per day.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has reported that Vietnam's 2025 lychee output is expected to reach 303,000 tonnes, up 30% from 2024.
  • China remains the dominant market for Vietnamese lychee exports, accounting for 90% of total exports.
  • Rapid, efficient customs clearance is crucial to preserving product quality, and authorities are taking steps to increase inspection capacity and extend working hours at border posts.

Statistics:

  • 214,000: Number of vehicles processed at Lang Son's border gates as of June 4, a 23% year-on-year increase.
  • 33.1 billion USD: Total trade value through Lang Son province, with agricultural goods accounting for a significant portion.
  • 500: Tonnes of durian processed daily at Tan Thanh border gate for export.
  • 10 minutes: Time taken to complete customs procedures for lychee exports at Tan Thanh.
  • 303,000: Tonnes of lychee expected to be produced in 2025, up 30% from 2024.
  • 90%: Percentage of Vietnamese lychee exports destined for China.

Sources:

  • Vietnam News Agency
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
  • General Administration of Customs (China)
  • Dong Dang-Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone Management Board
  • Red Dragon Co. Ltd.