Durian traders in southern Vietnam are currently paying a premium of up to VND145,000 (US$5.95) per kilogram, almost double the price from the previous year. This surge in prices is attributed to a limited supply during the off-season. In the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, numerous workers are actively involved in transporting durians from farms to factories, as traders are eager to procure as much supply as possible.
The heightened prices can be attributed to the off-season, and only those farmers who adjusted their farming strategies years ago to align with the off-season are currently able to sell their durians. Growing durians off-season requires intricate techniques to combat unfavorable weather conditions, but the increased profits during a low-supply period make it a lucrative choice for farmers.
Vo Van Men, the head of the Tien Giang horticulture department, notes that there is a scarcity of supply as durian stocks are anticipated to run out in about a month.
Source: e.vnexpress.net