After a prolonged decline, durian prices have rebounded. Together with preferential customs clearance policies for agricultural products, this recovery is likely to help Vietnam’s fresh produce exports surpass the USD 1 billion mark. As a result, July could become the first month in which Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports exceed USD 1 billion.
Market surveys show that durian prices have increased by VND 5,000–7,000 per kilogram over the past week. This represents an increase of about 8% compared to the previous week. The recovery has been the result of stronger purchasing demand from the Chinese market.
Currently, Grade A Thai durian (2.7 compartments) has selling prices at approximately VND 80,000 per kilogram in the Mekong Delta, VND 73,000 in the Southeast, and VND 75,000 in the Central Highlands. Grade B fruit (2.5 compartments) has prices between VND 35,000 and VND 45,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, Grade A Ri6 durian sells for VND 55,000–58,000 per kilogram.
Mr. Trung, a durian trader in Đắk Lắk Province, said export orders have picked up over the past week. This has prompted collection centers to increase procurement. “Prices have improved compared to earlier and we will purchase high-quality fruit as soon as it arrives,” he said.
At a durian collection center on Hưng Đạo Vương Street in Vĩnh Long Province, the owner said trading activity has become much more vibrant. To secure export-quality fruit, many Vietnamese durian companies are willing to pay an additional VND 1,000 per kilogram. They offer this incentive to anyone introducing orchards that produce durians meeting export standards.
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports
During the first seven months of the year, Vietnam’s fresh produce exports reached USD 4.76 billion, up 23% year-on-year. Imports, meanwhile, reached approximately USD 1.84 billion, an increase of 27%. As a result, the sector recorded a trade surplus of nearly USD 2.92 billion.
China remained the largest export market for Vietnamese fruits and vegetables. It accounted for more than half of total export turnover. Exports to the United States, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, and several other markets also continued to grow. This helped diversify overseas markets for Vietnam’s agricultural products.
Mr. Đặng Phúc Nguyên is the Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association. From his point, durian remains the industry’s biggest growth driver, contributing more than 50% of the sector’s total export value.
“In previous months, Vietnamese durian faced intense competition from Thai supplies. Now that Thailand’s harvest season has ended, Vietnamese durian has virtually become the only major supplier. This has made export conditions much more favorable,” Nguyên said.
He added that frozen durian is making an increasingly significant contribution to export growth alongside fresh fruit shipments. The sharp decline in fresh durian prices over recent months was the result of abundant supply. This has enabled Vietnamese fresh processing companies to secure raw materials at lower costs and expand production for export.
Vietnamese durian exports
“Lower raw material costs allow businesses to increase frozen durian production for export,” Nguyên noted. Frozen durian is now exported not only to China but also to the United States, South Korea, Japan, and many other markets. It is making a substantial contribution to the overall growth of Vietnam’s fresh produce exports.
Export activity has also been supported by recent policy measures. The General Department of Customs has instructed regional customs offices to prioritize the clearance of Vietnamese agricultural products on the same day. This applies even outside regular working hours, on weekends, and during public holidays.
Customs authorities have also been directed to assign sufficient personnel to promptly process customs procedures and supervise shipments. In addition, the accelerated issuance of planting area codes and the streamlining of export procedures have helped shorten delivery times. These measures have created more favorable conditions for Vietnamese fresh exporters.
According to Mr. Nguyên, the Central Highlands is about to enter its peak durian harvest season. The season is likely to last until September or October. This period typically records the highest export turnover of the year.
With demand from the Chinese market recovering, Vietnam’s fresh produce exports are likely to maintain strong export growth in the remaining months of the year. In addition, the advantages of both fresh and frozen durian exports, together with supportive customs clearance policies, are likely to further strengthen the sector’s export performance.
Vietnamese source: https://vnexpress.net/sau-rieng-khoi-sac-xuat-khau-rau-qua-co-the-vuot-ty-usd-mot-thang-5099371.html
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