Musang King durian prices jump 56% in 2 weeks
Traders in HCMC are selling Vietnamese-grown Musang King durians to retailers for VND140,000 (US$5.39) per kilogram, up nearly 56% from two weeks ago.
Musang King durian prices surged by 56% within two weeks, according to recent reports. Traders pointed towards rainy weather as the cause, stating that it resulted in the development of low-quality fruits in many orchards. The Dong Thap Durian Association's chairman, Vo Tan Loi, revealed in July that prolonged rainfall had caused significant problems for the variety during its fruiting period.
In some areas, up to 30-40% of Musang King durians were found to have unripe or poor-quality flesh. The fruit, originating from Malaysia, is known for its challenging cultivation in Vietnam, with quality varying greatly between orchards. Vietnam possesses approximately 200,000 hectares for durian production, yielding over 2 million tonnes annually.
Durian exports constitute 32% of the fruit and vegetable trade in Vietnam, with shipments valued at $1.95 billion in the first eight months of 2026, marking a 28.3% increase from the previous year. China emerged as the leading buyer, purchasing $1.85 billion worth of the fruit. Dang Ngoc Diep, deputy minister of Agriculture and Environment, announced the deployment of working teams to key durian-growing regions to collaborate with local authorities in resolving production and export challenges.
The ministry aims to achieve $3.85 billion in durian exports this year, mirroring the 2025 figure, and potentially reaching $4 billion.
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