In May, Vietnamese durian exports reached $600 million, marking a 28.9% increase from the same month last year and a 34% increase from the first four months of the year. The total export value of durian in the first six months of the year amounted to $1.5 billion, showcasing a significant growth of over 74% compared to the same period last year, according to Customs statistics.
Durian remains the leading fruit and vegetable export product in Vietnam, surpassing dragon fruit in turnover by 3.5 times. General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, noted that Vietnam’s durian is seeing steady growth in purchases from China, with some recent shipments being flagged for contamination with banned substances. To address this issue, businesses are advised to increase inspections at the source and packaging facilities to ensure no contaminated shipments are exported.
Vietnamese durian is advantageous with abundant output, availability year-round, and minimal direct competition with Thai durian. However, some recent shipments have been flagged for contamination with banned substances, negatively impacting the reputation of Vietnamese goods. To address this issue, businesses are advised to increase inspections at the source and packaging facilities to ensure no contaminated shipments are exported.
The Plant Protection Department urges localities and businesses to closely monitor growing area codes and packaging facilities to avoid sourcing from unlicensed locations, which can impede the export activities of legitimate businesses. Fruit and vegetable exports in the first six months of the year totaled over $2.65 billion