Localities Producing Mangoes in Vietnam

Popular provinces of the South known for producing mangoes are Can Tho, Tien Giang, Dong Thap. Other regions in northern Vietnam producing mangoes are Son La, Ha Giang, Lai Chau.
Mango Variety in Vietnam
South VietnamSouth Vietnam grows the most popular varieties of mango. The weather conditions are perfect, warm for growing mangoes. The distinctive ones are:
Xoai Cat Hou Loc and Xoai Buoi produced in Tien Giang ProvinceNorth Vietnam
Xoai Cat Chu and Xoai Cat Bo produced in Dong Thap Province
Xoai Xiem Num produced in Vinh Long Province
There is less cultivation of mangoes on the northern side of the country due to the harsh weather. North Vietnam is comparatively cold, and mangoes grow best in a subtropical and tropical climate. There are provinces where the climatic conditions are mild, which produce popular varieties of mangoes. The distinctive ones are:
Xoai Yen Chau produced in Son La Province
Xoai Canh Nong produced in Khanh Hoa Province
Uses of Mangoes
96% of the mangoes produced in Vietnam are consumed within the country itself. There are many common uses of mangoes that differ from place to place. The use of mango Southeast Asia differs from its use in Europe. Here are some of its uses:Unripe/Green Mango

Mangoo Leaves
In a lot of countries, including Vietnam, the mango leaves are treated as a separate vegetable. The leaves are used in the preparation of rice meals in Vietnam.
Ripe/Yellow Mango

Exports
While a tiny percentage of mangoes are sent outside the country, there are around 40 countries where Vietnamese mangoes are exported to. Recently in 2019, the USA opened up its gates to this fruit as well. Some of the countries where the mango is exported to are Japan, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.How to Eat Mango in the Traditional Vietnamese Way

Other Popular Mango Delicacies in Vietnam
Pickled Green Mango

You can make the perfect pickle of green mangoes at home. Just mix rice wine vinegar and sugar and heat the mixture till the sugar melts. Peel and slice some green mangoes and put them in a jar along with some sliced Thai chiles. Pour the cooled down vinegar mixture over the mangoes and put the pot in the refrigerator for a few hours. And the Vietnamese pickle is ready!
Meatless Green Mango Salad

Mangoes in Vietnam are a part of their culture, and you’ll find Goi Xoai (Green Mango Salad) at almost every corner of the street. Apart from the nutritional value, it keeps the Vietnamese people fresh and away from the heat. Visit this beautiful country and learn more about ‘The King of Fruits’!