Poor durian quality during off-season, Vietnam's exports to China plummeted by 70%

Published 2024년 11월 29일

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Vietnam has seen a significant decline in durian exports to its major markets, with China accounting for over 90% of the total exports. The exports to China have dropped by nearly 70% month-on-month and about 42% year-on-year. Other markets including Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and South Korea have also experienced a decrease in imports. The main cause of this decline is attributed to the impact of climate change and extreme weather conditions on durian production in Vietnam. The quality of the durians produced is not meeting export standards due to long-term precipitation and strong sunlight. Additionally, the off-season production in the southwest region is only 30%-50% of the normal yield due to improper farming techniques and heat shock.

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China is the largest overseas market for Vietnamese durian, accounting for more than 90% of Vietnam's total exports. Exports to China fell by nearly 70% month-on-month and about 42% year-on-year. Other major markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and South Korea also fell by 40%-56% from the previous month. Dang Phuc Nguyen, secretary general of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, explained that the main reason for the decline in exports is that climate change and extreme weather (long-term precipitation and strong sunlight) have greatly affected durian production and quality. In the central plateau and southeastern regions of Vietnam, the main durian producing areas, the quality of many durians does not meet export standards. The off-season durian production in the southwest region is ...

Source: Foodmate