What are some recent import trends for Vietnamese durian?

- Based on trade map data, HK imported durian from Vietnam 12,453 tons which is 44% of the total volumes exported.A huge decline (-37%) compared to values from 2019.

- Records also indicate that HK’s durian are mainly imported from Thailand with 246,948 tons ($592M).

- At least 90% of imported durians are re-exported mainly to China & Macau and to date, only Thailand is allowed to export fresh to China

- Vietnam durian faces fierce competition with Thai and Malaysian durian in HK.

- Exports of Thai durian in HK is high from late Dec~ early Mar (minor durian season)

- Consumption of durian is high from Jun to early Oct. (Durian season)