Vietnam: Durian price has doubled in the Mekong Delta; frozen durian will be exported to China

The expanded consumption market helps bring in a large amount of foreign currency and creates conditions for our country's farmers to sell durian at a good price, increasing income for durian growers. The price of many types of durian in the Mekong Delta has more than doubled compared to the favorable season about 4-5 months ago. The price has increased due to a decrease in supply, while export demand is at a high level. At this time, durian gardens with harvested fruit are mainly processed by farmers to produce off-season fruit, concentrated in some provinces such as Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Vinh Long... The price of Ri6 type 1 durian is sold by farmers in many places to traders and purchasing warehouses at 123,000-135,000 VND/kg, while in May 2024 the price was around 60,000 VND/kg. The price of Mon Thon durian grade 1 is at 125,000-150,000 VND/kg, while in previous months it was at 75,000-80,000 VND/kg. Durian is having a favorable output thanks to many traders and businesses ...