China is the main buyer of Vietnam's durian, with $987.9 million worth of imports, up 43.1 percent from 2025.

Exports might reach $4 billion by the end of the year. Peak harvest months could see $1 billion in exports per month.

Despite strong export growth, prices have dropped sharply.

In July, Vietnamese durian sold in China for 20-30 yuan per 0.5 kilograms, lower than last year's 35-45 yuan.

Wholesale prices in China also dropped from 36.5 yuan to 13 yuan per 0.5 kilograms between April and June.

In Vietnam, durian prices ranged from VND25,000 to VND85,000 per kilogram, depending on the region and type.

A farmer said traders used to buy all his top-grade fruit at VND70,000 per kilogram, but now they don't.

The farmer said durian prices are lower this year, and traders aren't placing deposits to buy fruit like before.

The supply of durian is high.

A company's durian exports grew 8 percent, but the total value decreased.

Durian output in Vietnam is increasing rapidly every year, but consumption relies heavily on China.

China used to only import durian from Thailand and Vietnam, but now it gets durian from many countries.

A report showed that Vietnam's durian cultivation area increased by over 80 percent from 2022 to 2023.

Durian output reached 603,300 metric tons in the first half of the year, up 12.7 percent from 2025.

The General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association said farmgate durian prices are lower than expected.

Newly planted areas are entering production, causing output to surge and prices to fall.

Other countries like Thailand and Malaysia are also increasing durian exports to China.

China has tightened inspections, which leaves shipments waiting and reduces durian quality, causing buyers to lower prices.

Heavy rainfall also reduced the yield of Grade-A fruit, contributing to lower prices.

To boost exports, authorities have opened new export channels, such as the Indian market.

India's large population and demand for imported food create new growth opportunities for Vietnamese durian.

The Government has simplified administrative procedures for growing area codes and packing facility codes.

Tam An