Durian exports within the first 11 months of this yr fetched US$3.1 billion, 44% up from a yr earlier, customs information exhibits.
China was the most important market, accounting for $2.8 billion, or 90% of all exports, a 43% year-on-year enhance.
Thailand adopted with $177 million, up 82%, whereas Hong Kong and Japan stepped up purchases by 16% and 85%. Shipments to Cambodia rose by 139 instances to $3 million.
Dang Phuc Nguyen, common secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Affiliation, stated 2024 has been a bumper yr for exports, particularly of durian.
The affiliation estimated fruit and vegetable exports would hit $7.1 billion for the yr, up 27% from 2023, with durian accounting for half the worth.
Durian exports are anticipated to rise subsequent yr as Vietnam begins to ship durian pulp and puree to China.
These merchandise will convey extra worth than contemporary durian, serving to farmers make use of fruits that meet high quality requirements however are misshapen.
Vietnam has round 154,000 hectares underneath durian and produces 1.2 million tons of the fruit yearly.
Exports of different fruits reminiscent of banana, jackfruit, mango, and coconut have additionally seen year-on-year will increase of 20-400% within the first 11 months.
