Vietnam’s durian exports to a number of markets like Thailand, Hong Kong and South Korea rose by double digits year-on-year within the first seven months.
China remained the most important purchaser as exports rose by almost 53% to US$1.47 billion, accounting for 92% of all shipments.
Thailand was second with $65 million, up 51%, adopted by Hong Kong, $19 million, up 24%.
Exports to South Korea, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and Cambodia elevated by no less than 50%.
Complete exports had been additionally up 50% to $1.6 billion.
Ngo Tuong Vy, CEO of fruit exporter firm Chanh Thu, stated Vietnamese durian is extra competitively priced than these from Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Her firm noticed exports rise by 30% this yr due to a decline in Thai output on account of unfavorable climate.
Dang Phuc Nguyen, basic secretary of the Vietnam Fruits & Greens Affiliation, stated many international locations are craving Vietnamese durian due to its top quality and availability all yr spherical.
Vietnam and China’s current protocol on frozen durian exports would additionally assist enhance exports, he added.
Vietnam exported $2.3 billion price of durian final yr, 90% of it to China.
