# Dak Lak durian industry development and festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dak-lak-durian-industry-development-and-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:06:19.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

In August 2026, the Dak Lak provincial government in Vietnam launched the inaugural provincial-level Durian Festival and a 30-day data-digitisation campaign to standardise planting-area codes and packing facilities for export markets. The festival, themed ‘Đắk Lắk Durian - Connecting Far and Wide’, officially opened on August 15 in Buôn Ma Thuột and ran through September 2.

Provincial Chairman Do Huu Huy emphasized a strategic shift from managing agricultural volume to managing agricultural value, focusing on quality, food safety, and traceability. This follows a period where the sector contributed approximately 1.1 billion USD to Vietnam’s export turnover in 2025. During the opening forum, former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Le Minh Hoan warned against rapid, unmanaged expansion driven by high prices, urging stakeholders to ensure production capacity does not outpace quality control.

By late August, the province received approval from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) for 171 new codes, comprising 140 growing area codes and 31 packing facility codes. This expansion of official export channels is intended to stabilize exports and improve pricing during the peak harvest season. Local cooperatives, such as the Durian Krong Buk Agricultural Service Cooperative, noted that these approvals help alleviate previous pressures caused by limited approved codes.

To strengthen international ties, more than 60 Chinese enterprises visited Dak Lak in late August to explore transitioning from simple purchasing to building transparent, sustainable supply chains. To support these ambitions and meet Chinese regulatory requirements, local authorities are encouraging private investment in standardized testing laboratories. Currently, Dak Lak’s local testing capacity meets only 15-20% of demand during peak seasons, particularly for critical inspections such as cadmium and gold levels.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Dak Lak durian exports expand with 171 new approved codes

Dak Lak has secured 171 new growing area and packing facility codes from China's GACC, expanding official durian export opportunities during the peak harvest season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dak-lak-durian-exports-expand-with-171-new-approved-codes

### 2026-08-20: Dak Lak seeks Chinese durian supply chain partnerships

Over 60 Chinese firms are seeking durian supply chain partnerships in Dak Lak, Vietnam, as the province seeks to upgrade testing infrastructure to meet strict Chinese export standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dak-lak-seeks-chinese-durian-supply-chain-partnerships

### 2026-08-15: Dak Lak Durian Festival launches to boost agricultural exports

The 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival has launched in Vietnam, aiming to boost the province's 1.1 billion USD durian export industry by focusing on quality, branding, and sustainable value chains.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-lk-durian-festival-2026-opens-to-promote-agricultural-exports

### 2026-08-05: Dak Lak province launches durian festival and 30‑day data‑digitisation campaign

Dak Lak, Vietnam, inaugurated its first provincial durian festival on 15 Aug 2026 and started a 30‑day digitalisation drive to standardise planting‑area codes and packing data, targeting tourism growth and duri

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dak-lak-province-launches-durian-festival-and-data-digitization-drive

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