Vietnam's durian exports are making a strong recovery, with September exports to China potentially setting a historical record.

Published 2025년 10월 12일

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Core Tip: According to preliminary data compiled by Vietnam Customs, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export value is expected to reach nearly 1.3 billion USD in September 2025, a 36% increase from 951 million USD in August, and a 41% increase from 917 million USD in the same period of 2024. Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, Đặng Phúc Nguyên, stated: "September's durian exports are expected to reach 800 to 900 million USD, with nearly 90% of them sold to China, which is undoubtedly a historic high." Earlier this year, durians, which faced a return crisis, are now making a surprising comeback in the Chinese market.

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Earlier this year, a large quantity of Vietnamese durian was returned because it did not meet China's inspection requirements, causing exports to hit a low point. Data shows that in the first three months of this year, the monthly export value of Vietnamese durian was less than $100 million, and the price at the origin dropped accordingly. A turnaround appeared from April: after enterprises adjusted their production processes to meet China's inspection standards, durian exports gradually warmed up—April's export value exceeded $100 million, May reached $204 million, and June officially entered the recovery channel. As of the end of August, the cumulative export of durians reached $1.7 billion, with nearly 90% of the market in China, becoming the core support for Vietnam's durian exports. Policies have helped further drive the recovery. In early August, Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued Decision No. 3015 "Food Safety Control Process for Fresh Durian ...

Source: Foodmate