Việt Nam's durian exports set sights on new record

Friday, Aug 07, 2026

Durian exports reached nearly US$1.1 billion in the first six months of this year, up 32 per cent year-on-year. The industry''s strongest export season, however, is still ahead.

India opens market to fresh Vietnamese durian

Thursday, Jul 30, 2026

The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the Indian government had approved the import of fresh durian from Việt Nam for domestic consumption.

Durian exports recover despite mounting price pressure

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026

If the Central Highlands harvest proceeds smoothly and issues related to growing-area and packing-house codes are resolved promptly, exports could generate an additional US$2 billion in the remaining months of the year, pushing the whole-year figure beyond $4 billion.

37 testing facilities approved for durian, jackfruit exports to China

Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the facilities are authorised by China’s customs authority to test cadmium (Cd) and Auramine O in durian and jackfruit exports.

India to ease export requirements for Vietnamese durian

Monday, May 18, 2026

India is set to ease export requirements by removing special import conditions and extra phytosanitary declarations for fresh Vietnamese durian, allowing the product to enter the market more smoothly. 

Unclogging lab bottlenecks: A strategic lifeline for durian exports

Thursday, May 07, 2026

A sharp mismatch between record-breaking durian yields and stagnant testing infrastructure is paralysing Việt Nam’s export momentum.

Ministry orders urgent measures to ease testing bottlenecks, support durian exports

Thursday, May 07, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has ordered urgent measures to address testing bottlenecks affecting durian exports, as stricter inspections for residues continue to disrupt shipments and pressure growers and exporters.

First “green lane” durian shipment exported to China

Friday, Apr 10, 2026

Under the “green lane” process, quality control starts at cultivation – including soil monitoring – and continues through harvesting and processing, with traceability labels applied from trees to fruit at picking.

Durian export revenue grows to fresh new highs

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.

Durian exports resume smoothly following temporary testing bottlenecks

Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025

Việt Nam currently has 24 laboratories recognised by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) for durian testing, with a combined capacity of around 3,200 samples per day, sufficient to meet current demand.

Việt Nam’s durian featured at first ASEAN–China Durian Festival

Monday, Aug 11, 2025

Việt Nam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.

Frozen durian exports triple

Thursday, Jul 03, 2025

The surge was attributed to the signing of a protocol in August last year, which allowed Việt Nam to export frozen durian to China and the efforts to increase investment in processing and diversify products.

Customs to facilitate exports of durian

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The General Department of Customs has sent a document asking regional offices to facilitate the clearance of agricultural exports, especially perishable products such as durian.

Fruit and vegetable exports fall for fifth consecutive month

Monday, May 26, 2025

Fruit and vegetable exports in May reached an estimated US$496 million, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline in turnover.

China approves additional codes for Vietnamese durian

Thursday, May 22, 2025

With the new approvals, Việt Nam now has a total of 1,469 planting areas and 188 packaging facilities eligible to export durian to China.