The COVID-19 pandemic is gradually having a great impact on all aspects of social life around the world. Many impacts are expected to last and cause major changes in sectors even when the epidemic is over. For the commercial sector, it can be seen that this epidemic has a major impact on our exports. Vietnam, especially the Chinese market.

In response to the Covid-19 epidemic, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with ministries, departments and branches to implement many specific actions to support enterprises. In particular, to support enterprises to boost exports, diversify markets, and minimize impacts from China - which is a large market for Vietnamese enterprises, especially agricultural products, from the beginning. Up to now, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has implemented a series of activities under the National Trade Promotion Program in 2020. The National Trade Promotion Program has actively contributed to boosting exports and bringing turnover. Vietnam's import and export reached 500 billion USD in 2019. Up to now, Vietnam's goods have been present in more than 200 countries and territories, in which many markets have high standards and quality requirements. such as the United States, Japan, EU, Korea ...

Fruit Logistica - Germany

From February 5-7, 2020, according to the framework of the NTP 2020 program approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit), organized a delegation of 9 Vietnamese enterprises in the field of Exporting and processing fruit and vegetables for export participating in the Fruit Logistica Exhibition and Wholesale Fair in Berlin, Germany. This year is the second year Vietnamese enterprises participate in the Fair, by participating in this fair in order to further promote the export of Vietnamese fruit products to the German market in particular as well as the EU Union. Europe (in general), especially in the context of the Vietnam Free Trade Agreement - EVFTA will soon take effect.

Success beyond expectations

During the Fair, the Vietnam Pavilion welcomed many European customers: the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Spain and also many foreign enterprises ordered dragon fruits and lemons from Vietnam. . Especially, a business in Binh Thuan province has signed a successful contract with a business in Russia with a deal up to 3 million USD.

Regarding partners in the host country, it is expected that big partners in Germany will import more fresh fruit products from Vietnam. Currently, at the leading German supermarket chains such as Netto, Edeka, Selgros have successfully imported and distributed Vietnamese fruit products, especially dragon fruits. Other products such as fresh passion fruit, coconut powder, dried, dried banana, dried dragon fruit will also promise to have transaction contracts in the near future.

Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association - Vinafruit said that the total value of orders and contracts signed by Vietnamese enterprises at this year's fair increased by 50-100% compared to last year. Expected turnover of about 15-20 million USD for the items: dragon fruit, passion fruit, seedless lemon, green skin pomelo, sweet potato, mango, lychee, vu sua, rambutan ... will be participating by businesses. The project will be implemented from now until the end of 2020.

Spring Fair- United Kingdom

Not only agricultural products, from February 3-6, 2010, a delegation of 10 Vietnamese handicraft enterprises participated in the Spring Fair International Fair under the NTP 2020. This is the largest trade fair in Vietnam. The UK specializes in handicrafts, gifts, household goods and interior decoration. Held every year, Spring Fair has attracted a lot of quality customers from UK, Europe and many countries around the world.

Diverse handcrafted products from Vietnam

Participating in this fair, the Vietnamese business delegation introduced a variety of handicraft products, from traditional products such as bamboo, rattan, ceramics of Hapro enterprises, Chu Dau ceramics, jewelry products Thinking and Minh Giang to new products such as leather handicrafts of Bright Vietnam, handmade paintings by Anh & Em, wooden boats from Thien Thuong…. The impressive design and staging of Vietnam's booth has attracted the special attention of customers to the fair.

There were 152 customers interested in Vietnamese products right after the opening ceremony. After BREXIT, the UK did not have as many commercial interests as before, now they want to find a new market. for access and cooperation agreement.

New opportunities

On 11-14 March 2020, the The National Trade Promotion Program continues to organize many events to support businesses. Here, at the Vietnam International Furniture and Handicrafts Fair (VIFA Expo 2020), the Ho Chi Minh City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA) will host a delegation of buyers from Canada to visit. fair and direct meeting with Vietnamese businesses. This is an activity to strengthen trade connections between Vietnam and Canada, and to exploit new markets, hoping to open up a new investment opportunity for businesses.

Up next, from 22/3 - 4/1/2020, Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Trade) will direct chaired trade union in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, to catch the Valuable business opportunities from the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement will bring about in the coming time. It is expected that there will be about 30 Vietnamese enterprises in the fields of: food and beverages (tea, coffee, fish sauce, macadamia ...), home appliances, handicrafts, textiles (towels cotton, restaurant cold towels, clothing), cosmetics, medical consumable supplies, essential oils, building materials