Durian price has skyrocketed to more than 100,000 VND/kg, exports to China are fiercely competitive.

Durian prices in Vietnam have surged to over 100,000 VND/kg due to strong export demand. The increase is attributed to the end of the durian season in the Southeast region and the beginning of the season in the Central Highlands, leading to a decrease in supply. Additionally, a drought has resulted in a lower proportion of durian fruits meeting export standards, further driving up prices. Despite these challenges, Vietnam's fruit exports have seen a significant increase of 28% year-over-year, reaching over 3.4 billion USD, with durian products accounting for 40% of this total. Vietnam is currently the leading exporter of durians to China, a market where competition is intense, with other countries like Malaysia also being granted export licenses. Maintaining quality is crucial for Vietnam to retain its market leadership.

Durian prices today (July 10) in the Southwest, Southeast and Central Highlands skyrocketed, reaching more than 100,000 VND/kg due to strong export attraction. Accordingly, durian prices in the Southwest and Southeast regions continue to be purchased equally. Durian purchasing warehouses for export announced that the purchase price for Monthong durian (also known as Dona) is 102,000 - 105,000 VND/kg (type 1) and 82,000 - 85,000 VND/kg (type 2) and Ri6 durian is 60,000 VND. – 62,000 VND/kg (type 1) and 47,000 - 48,000 VND/kg (type 2). Compared to half a month ago, the price of Monthong durian increased by more than 20,000 VND/kg and Ri6 durian increased by 3,000 - 4,000 VND/kg. The price of durian is increasing sharply because of the breakage. The Southeast growing region is at the end of the season, and durian in the Central Highlands is just at the beginning of the season, so output has decreased, pushing prices up. In addition, due to drought this year, the durian crop failed, ...