The export of dragon fruits set a record in 2024, with domestic prices remaining high.

On the morning of November 28, prices for export starfruit at purchasing stations in the Western region were at a high. This is the time of the off-season starfruit harvest in Vietnam. Prices soar, supply dwindles Specifically, the Hoàng Long starfruit purchasing station (Đồng Tháp) listed prices for Western Thai starfruit grade A at 125,000 VND/kg, and grade B at 115,000 VND/kg. For Ri 6, the purchasing price also reached 68,000 - 70,000 VND/kg for grade A and 53,000 - 55,000 VND/kg for grade B. Mr. Hoàng Minh, a Western starfruit trader, also confirmed that they are purchasing at similar prices. Currently, Mr. Minh's station is intensifying collection in the Cai Lậy, Cái Bè areas (former Tiền Giang) and a few in Lâm Đồng. "Besides Ri 6 and Thai starfruit, we also purchase Musang King and cowshed starfruit. For Musang King grade A, the price is from 110,000 - 115,000 VND/kg. However, this year's off-season starfruit yield is not as high as last year," Mr. Minh said. Mr. Minh ...