Vietnamese durian suddenly attracts Cambodian customers

Published Jul 25, 2024

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Vietnamese durian exports have experienced remarkable growth, with a 223-fold increase in imports to Cambodia in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT), durian exports reached $1.32 billion, marking a 44.5% rise from the previous year. China remains the largest market, followed by Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Notably, Thailand increased its imports of Vietnamese durian by 90.5%. Cambodia's imports surged to nearly $1.7 million, ranking it 9th among importers. Japan's imports grew by 106%, while the US saw a 43% decline. VINAFRUIT sees potential for further growth, especially with upcoming agreements on frozen durian exports to China.

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Original content

Vietnamese durian is popular in the Cambodian market with imports increasing 223 times compared to the first 6 months of 2023. Data from the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT) shows that in the first 6 months of 2024, durian exports will reach 1.32 billion USD, an increase of 44.5% over the same period in 2023. Among the top 10 durian export markets, China is the top 1 market with an export value of 1.22 billion USD, an increase of nearly 46% over the same period. Next are the markets of Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Also according to VINAFRUIT, Thailand is a competitor of Vietnam in exporting fruits and vegetables to China, but also increased purchases of Vietnamese durian, spending 47 million USD to import Vietnamese durian, an increase of 90 million USD. 5% over the same period in 2023. Notably, in the first 6 months of this year, Cambodia suddenly increased durian imports 223 times compared to the same period last year, reaching nearly 1.7 million USD, ...

Source: 24h newspaper