Durian prices fall as exports surge, China remains key market
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In August and early September, the domestic price of durian in Vietnam dropped as supplies in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta region increased, coinciding with the start of the harvest season. Premium Ri6 durians saw their average price drop to VND41,842 per kilogram, a decrease of VND2,579 from the previous month. Monthong (Dona) durians were priced at VND71,526 per kilogram, down VND1,632.
Despite the decline in domestic prices, durian exports continued to surge, particularly to China, which remains Vietnam's key market. In the first eight months of the year, Vietnam's durian exports were valued at US$1.95 billion, with China accounting for nearly 95 percent, equivalent to US$1.85 billion. Durian remains a high-value commodity in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector.
The fruit and vegetable export sector reached about US$6.02 billion in the first eight months, a 24.9 percent increase from the same period in 2025. August alone saw durian exports valued at US$1.24 billion. China continues to be Vietnam's largest fruit and vegetable export market, with its share of total export value at 58.9 percent.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has set a goal of increasing Vietnam's durian export value to US$4 billion by 2026.
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