In June, durian exports are estimated to reach 600 million USD, raising the total export value for the first six months of the year to 1.5 billion USD.

According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, durian exports in May reached 450 million USD, an increase of 107% compared to the previous month and 34% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, in the first five months of the year, durian exports reached 919 million USD, up more than 74% compared to the same period last year.

Durian continues to lead the export value among fruit and vegetable exports. Currently, the export value of durian is 3.5 times higher than that of dragon fruit, a fruit that previously held the top position in the fruit and vegetable export group.

Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, stated that China continues to steadily increase its purchases of Vietnamese durians. It is estimated that in June, durian exports will reach 600 million USD, raising the total export value for the first six months of the year to 1.5 billion USD.

According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Vietnamese durians have an advantage with abundant production, year-round harvest, and many periods without direct competition from Thai durians. The fast transportation time and reasonable cost, especially with better quality control of frozen durians, add to their appeal.

However, some recent shipments have been warned for containing banned substances, affecting the reputation of Vietnamese products. Therefore, businesses need to enhance the inspection of banned substances right at the garden and packing facilities to ensure no shipments containing banned substances are exported.

The Plant Protection Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) advises localities and businesses to closely monitor the planting area codes and packing facilities to avoid purchasing goods from unlicensed places, which can affect the export activities of legitimate businesses.

In Thailand, if a farmer is found by the police to cut immature durians at any time, the planting area code will be announced on a fan page, with the participation of the Chinese consulate for handling. Ms. Ngo Tuong Vy, General Director of Chanh Thu Fruit Import and Export Joint Stock Company, has proposed separating durian into an independent category for more specific management mechanisms.

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