Data just released by the customs show that in the first 9 months of the year, durian exports reached more than 2.8 billion USD, up 63% over the same period in 2023, the highest level ever.
Of the 10 markets importing Vietnamese durian, 8 places recorded strong growth. China leads with a turnover of 2.6 billion USD, accounting for 92% of total durian exports, up 65% over the same period in 2023. Thailand ranks second with 133 million USD, up 85%, and Hong Kong ranks second. three with 23 million USD, an increase of 17%.
Other markets such as Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Cambodia also increased from 22% to 16 times compared to last year, of which Papua New Guinea and Cambodia increased the most, 2.6 and 6 times respectively. 16 times.
Explaining the reason why durian export turnover increased sharply, Businesses report first of all improved product quality, competitive prices and short shipping times to China. In addition, Thailand’s durian output decreased by 18% (impacted by the El Niño phenomenon and prolonged heat wave), causing importers from China and other countries to switch to supplies from Vietnam.
Sharing the same opinion, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen – General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association – said that Thailand is having difficulties during the crop season due to lack of water, causing low output and pushing up prices by about 22%, while agricultural income is low. population only increased slightly by 0.3% due to high costs.
A 6-year-old durian tree bears 54 fruits in Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s garden. Image: Thi Ha
In August this year, during the visit of General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnam and China signed a protocol allowing the export of frozen durian. This opens up a great opportunity to help Vietnam’s total durian export turnover reach 3.7 billion USD by the end of the year.
Off-season durian prices are also rising, with the warehouse price on October 29 being 155,000 VND per kg for the Monthong variety and 145,000 VND for the Ri 6 variety, up 120% compared to two months ago.
