Tien Giang targets its export turnover at US$1.3 billion in 2015

7/11/2014 9:05:16 AM

According to Tien Giang provincial Department of Industry and Commerce, the province's six-month total exports gained US$621 million, fulfilling more than 53.1 per cent of the year’s target. It is striving to fetch US$1.17 billion in export value by the end of this year, and US$1.3 billion in the year to come.

It is forecast that there will be challenges facing the province’s exports in 2014 and 2015, especially key export items included rice, tra fish, fruit and vegetables. As a result, the province is offering proper policies and solutions for particular export items.

To boost rice, fruit and vegetable exports, Tien Giang is promoting modern technology application, creating a close link between producers and exporters, as well as product value chains.

According to statistics, the province has exported its products to 136 countries and territories, including such large markets as the US, Spain, Japan and China.

It is forecast to get more profit from key items such as leather and footwear products thanks to preferential tariffs provided by major importers like the US, the European Union (EU) and ASEAN.

The U.S is also the province’s textile largest importer, which is followed by Japan. This is a good chance for provincial exporters to grasp and enhance strategy in their export activity.

Ho Diep

Source: http://www.fistenet.gov.vn/