Vietnam's durian exports have risen for three consecutive months, with nearly $1 billion in exports in a single month.

Published 2025년 11월 11일

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Core Insight: According to Vietnam customs data, Vietnam's durian exports continue to maintain a strong momentum. In September, the export value reached $972 million, a year-on-year increase of 45%; of which, exports to China alone amounted to $960 million, a significant increase of 52% year-on-year. In the first nine months of this year, the cumulative export value was close to $2.8 billion, a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.7%; of which, exports to China were about $2.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.2%. This is the third consecutive month of a significant increase in China's purchases of Vietnamese durians after a slowdown in imports earlier due to stricter quality inspections.

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Apart from mainland China, regions such as Hong Kong (US$42.8 million), Taiwan (US$32 million), as well as countries like Papua New Guinea, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia, have also achieved double-digit growth. Particularly noteworthy is the Malaysian market, which, despite its smaller base, saw an increase of over 650%, with exports surpassing US$2 million. Although Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand are known for their local durian varieties, Vietnamese durians have maintained their competitiveness in the regional market thanks to their advantage of stable year-round supply. In contrast, Vietnam's exports to Thailand have significantly contracted. In September, Vietnam's exports to Thailand amounted to only US$370,000, a sharp decline of 99% year-on-year; the cumulative exports for the first nine months totaled US$34 million, a year-on-year decrease of 75%. Industry analysts believe that this is due to the new durian export quarantine agreement between Vietnam ...

Source: Foodmate