Tridge Guide Post
What are some recent import trends for Vietnamese durian?
Fresh Durian
Vietnam
By Seujin Jang
Updated 2021년 10월 22일
In comparison to 2019, the value of Hong Kong's imported durian from Vietnam has plummeted. Hence, Vietnam durian is facing fierce competition with Thai and Malaysian durian in Hong Kong. At least 90% of imported durians are re-exported mainly to China & Macau. Due to strong durian consumption, exports of Thai durian to Hong Kong are high from late December to early March (minor durian season).
- 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)
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