Vietnamese Ri6 durians in hot demand in Australia

According to the Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia recently reported that a shipment of 15 tons of frozen Vietnamese durians imported into Australia had completely sold out within just two days. An additional 45 tons of durians are currently en route to Australia, and this shipment has already been completely booked up by retailers. The recent shipments are reportedly all durians of the Ri6 variety, grown in Vietnam. The current retail price of whole durians is AU$18.99 (US$14.00) per kilogram, while peeled durians can sell for as much as AU$25 (US$18.43) per kilogram. Vietnamese Ri6 durians have already made an impression on the Australian market, gaining a reputation for excellent quality. In October 2019, the Vietnam Trade Office brought 0.5 tons of frozen durians into Australia for the first time, holding a promotional event in Sydney where passersby were invited to taste the fruit while riding in a classic car. After several trials and much ...