Vietnam durian market sees sharp price fall at home while exports to China grow

Domestic durian prices in Vietnam have plunged sharply. Street vendors in Ho Chi Minh City now sell the fruit for as low as 30,000 VND per kilogram, down from 80,000‑90,000 VND a month ago. Farmers in the South‑East region report buying prices of 15‑18 VND per kilogram, far below previous levels of 130,000 VND during peak season. Oversupply and rising production costs are pressuring sellers, with many batches remaining unsold and growers facing possible losses.

At the same time, Vietnamese durian is gaining traction in the Chinese market. In Guangxi’s Nam Ninh and other border points, imported durians are priced at 20‑25 CNY per 500 g (about 3‑3.7 USD). Improved cross‑border logistics, faster customs clearance, and expanding cold‑chain facilities are boosting trade volumes. Forecasts project ASEAN fruit imports through Guangxi to exceed 40 billion CNY by 2025, with Vietnam a key supplier. The contrasting trends highlight a domestic price slump in Vietnam alongside growing export demand to China.