Vietnam: Durian exports to China increased by more than 4,000% in just one month

Published Dec 21, 2022

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A recent report by the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam has highlighted a remarkable surge in durian exports to China, following the signing of a protocol on phytosanitary measures. In October alone, Vietnam's durian export earnings reached nearly $50 million, a 4,120% increase compared to the same period last year, with durian making up about 33% of the total export value of vegetables and fruits to China. The export volume is projected to hit 30,000 tons by the end of December, and the industry expects a significant increase in prices for durian and other agricultural products due to heightened demand during the year-end holidays and Lunar New Year. The protocol has not only boosted the durian industry but also simplified phytosanitary inspections and sped up customs clearance, potentially benefiting various agricultural exports.

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The report on import and export of agricultural, forestry and fishery products to the Chinese market of the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said that after the Protocol on phytosanitary measures of durian Export to China was signed, the amount of durian exported from Vietnam to China has skyrocketed. Particularly in October this year, our country's durian export turnover to China reached nearly 50 million USD, up 4,120% over the same period last year. This is an unprecedented increase in the history of the Vietnamese durian industry. According to statistics, durian accounted for about 33% of the total export value of vegetables and fruits to the Chinese market in October, helping the item dubbed "fruit king" surpass dragon fruit to become a valuable vegetable product. largest exporter to this market of nearly 1.5 billion people. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said that from the ...

Source: Vietstock