Vietnamese Ri6 durians in hot demand in Australia

Published 2021년 8월 15일

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A shipment of 15 tons of Vietnamese durians, specifically the Ri6 variety, was completely sold out in Australia within two days, prompting retailers to book an additional 45 tons. Despite pandemic-related challenges and increased sea freight costs, Vietnamese company Uu Dam continues to export Ri6 durians to Australia, with an agreement to export an additional 100–150 tons. The Ri6 durian is known for its superior quality and fetches higher prices in both Vietnam and Australia. Currently, nine Vietnamese fruit varieties are approved for export to China, with Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development seeking market access for additional produce varieties, including durians.

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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 ...

Source: Producereport