Export revenue of fruit and vegetable in September reached a record high of $917 million, marking a year-on-year growth of 38%, according to the General Department of Customs.

The figure brings the total value of fruit and vegetable export in the first three quarters of the year to $5.64 billion, up 33.9% compared to the same period last year.  

Durian remained the key product with an export turnover of about $2.5 billion. Other fruits such as dragon fruit, banana, jackfruit and mango also contributed significantly to the export growth.

Key exports markets include China, Japan and South Korea.

Fruit and vegetable exports are forecast to hit a record high of $7 billion this year.