According to data from the General Department of Customs, exports in January surged 275 per cent year on year to more than USD 117 million, despite the month falling in an off season period with limited supply.
China remained the dominant market, accounting for USD 109 million, or nearly 93 per cent of total export value, marking a 505 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
Durian harvest in Tay Ninh (Photo: Huan Tran).
Exports to other markets also recorded strong growth. Shipments to the United States rose 529 per cent to USD 3.6 million, while Hong Kong reached USD 1.8 million, up 340 per cent. South Korea saw nearly 500 per cent growth.
Notably, Taiwan recorded the fastest growth among the top 10 markets, with export value increasing 24 fold compared with the same period in 2025.
In February, exports maintained momentum, reaching nearly USD 29 million, up 34 per cent year on year. In total, durian exports for the first two months of the year reached USD 146 million, a rise of 177 per cent.
Dang Phuc Nguyen, secretary general of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said strong growth in markets beyond China, including Malaysia, up 358 per cent, as well as Canada, Japan and Australia, all posting double digit increases, reflects the improving quality of Vietnamese durians in meeting stringent international standards.
Tracing the origin of a durian export batch to the Chinese market using QR codes (Photo: CTV).
To further accelerate exports, on April 10 at Huu Nghi International Border Gate, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment coordinated with businesses to clear the first shipment of durians under a closed loop management process, covering soil testing, cultivation, harvesting and export.
This system has reduced customs clearance time to around six days, compared with eight to 11 days previously. The use of GPS enabled electronic seals on containers also helps ensure product quality and minimise the risk of congestion at border crossings.
