Durian and rice exports to achieve breakthrough in 2024

Vietnam has experienced a significant growth in its agricultural exports, with vegetables and fruits, particularly durian, contributing significantly to the country's economy. Durian exports made up 40% to 42% of the total value, amounting to 7.2 billion US dollars. Meanwhile, rice remains Vietnam's primary export product, seeing a 21% year-on-year increase in value, reaching nearly 5.8 billion US dollars. The agricultural department anticipates a record-high average selling price of 620 US dollars per ton in 2024 and expects rice exports to continue their growth in 2025 due to the region's sustainable agricultural practices and high-quality production.

The most prominent highlight in the export of agricultural, forestry and aquatic products this year is vegetables and fruits, especially durian. According to this, the export value of vegetables and fruits reached 7.2 billion US dollars, of which durian accounted for 40% to 42%. Deng Fuyuan, secretary-general of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said that the implementation of off-season production and strict quality control has enabled durian to not only maintain its leading position in vegetable and fruit exports, but also gradually establish its brand in the international market. This fruit meets the huge demand in China, as well as the United States, Japan, South Korea and other markets. At the same time, rice continues to remain Vietnam's main export product, with an export value of nearly 5.8 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 21%. In 2024, ...