Hanoi currently has 7,840 hectares of pomelo cultivation, forming and developing 114 concentrated, large-scale production areas.
Le Luu Cau, deputy director of the Hanoi Agricultural Development Centre, said that 114 concentrated, large-scale pomelo production areas, primarily located in districts such as Chuong My, Hoai Duc, Quoc Oai, Phuc Tho, and Ba Vi, have achieved an annual production value of $90.9 million.
“To enhance pomelo quality, from 2021-2024, the centre has supported organic, VietGAP, and GlobalGAP pomelo cultivation in districts like Chuong My, Hoai Duc, Quoc Oai, and Phuc Tho, covering 30 per cent of the city’s pomelo area. Many pomelo growing regions generate high economic value, reaching $35,575 to $39,526 per hectare annually,” Cau said.
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Hanoi was granted one geographical indication trademark and 12 collective trademarks by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Science and Technology, including Dien pomelo, Chuong My pomelo, Tam Van pomelo, Tho pomelo, Soc Son pomelo, and Dong Cao pomelo.
Currently, pomelo production and consumption in the capital face challenges due to small-scale production, leading to lower fruit yield, quality, and increased production costs. Among the pomelo varieties grown in Hanoi, the Dien pomelo variety dominates, accounting for 86.6 per cent, which creates pressure on year-end consumption.
Product sales primarily occur through middlemen, lacking strong linkages between producers and large consumption enterprises, resulting in unstable market outlets and fluctuating prices.
Nguyen Manh Phuong, deputy director of Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said, “Hanoi will maintain a stable pomelo cultivation area of approximately 7,800 hectares, focusing on improving quality and diversifying varieties like Tho pomelo, Dien pomelo, Tam Van pomelo, and Cat Que pomelo. The city will also expand cultivation areas following VietGAP and organic standards, ensuring product transparency and traceability.
Furthermore, Hanoi will strengthen training on pomelo cultivation techniques, harvesting, processing, storage, and brand development for officials and farmers, aligning with ecological agriculture and sustainable development principles.
The city will continue promoting pomelo products through e-commerce platforms, social media, supermarkets, and convenience stores, while attracting businesses to invest in production-to-consumption linked chains, aiming to create high-quality, safe, and competitive products.
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