Vietnam: Durian exports reach over 3.1 billion USD

Published 2024년 12월 24일

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In 2024, Vietnamese durian exports experienced a significant surge, with China importing 90% of the total revenue, marking a 43% increase from the previous year. The fruit also found popularity in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan, contributing to a 27% increase in the overall fruit and vegetable export revenue, reaching 7.1 billion USD. The industry saw growth in other fruits such as bananas, jackfruit, mangoes, and coconuts, with China allowing the export of fresh Vietnamese coconuts and passion fruit to the US. However, a temporary increase in border inspections by the EU on Vietnamese durian was required due to non-compliance with pesticide residue regulations. The Vietnam SPS Office has urged farmers to adhere to EU regulations and shift towards organic farming.

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Accordingly, China is still the leading market for Vietnamese durian consumption, accounting for 90% of the total turnover, equivalent to more than 2.8 billion USD in 11 months. This level increased by 43% compared to the same period in 2023. Thailand ranked second, importing about 177 million USD of durian, an increase of 82% over the same period last year. The Hong Kong and Japanese markets also recorded growth of 16% and 85% respectively compared to last year. Particularly, Vietnamese durian exported to Cambodia increased 139 times, reaching nearly 3 million USD. Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, recognized that 2024 is a bumper year for durian and the fruit and vegetable industry in general. According to the association's calculations, this year's fruit and vegetable export turnover is estimated at 7.1 billion USD, an increase of nearly 27% over the same period last year. Thus, durian accounts for nearly half of the ...

Source: VNRuralEconomics