Durian export prices have increased by 20% from last month as supply declines and the government intensifies compliance with China's quality requirements.
Prices of Monthong durian, a Thai variety grown in Vietnam, have risen by 15–20% to VND80,000–90,000 (US$3.04–3.42) per kilogram. Vietnamese Ri 6 prices remain stable at VND40,000–42,000 (US$1.52–1.60). Earlier this year, Vietnamese durian prices dropped as exports stalled following China's tightened residue and quality regulations. Since June, stricter control and inspections in Vietnam have supported a recovery in export prices.
Traders report that supply is low as the main harvest season ends in the Mekong Delta. In Can Tho City, trader Manh Khuong confirmed reduced availability. In Dak Lak, the harvest has just begun, but output remains limited, and fruit quality is inconsistent. "I can only buy one to two tons daily even as export demand is rising, and this is pushing prices up," a trader named Thanh said.
In Dong Nai, trader Hieu reported buying durian for export to Taiwan and China at VND95,000 (US$3.61) per kilogram. He said the main challenge is sourcing enough fruit that meets export standards. Traders expect prices to stabilize within two weeks as Dak Lak's harvest reaches its peak.
Doan Van Ven, CEO of Anh Thư Dak Lak Co., said exports to China have resumed after more than six months of disruption. "Customs clearance and quarantine procedures have become faster and smoother," he stated. In January, 170 tons of durian from his company were returned after failing to meet China's tightened requirements.
Durian exports averaged under US$100 million per month in the first quarter of 2025. The figure rose slightly in April, reached US$204 million in May, and surpassed US$300 million in June. The July total is estimated at US$350–400 million, bringing year-to-date exports to well over US$1 billion.
Source: VNExpress
