Viet Nam’s durian exports surge 200 percent in one month

As of November 2025, Viet Nam's total exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products were estimated at US$64 billion, up 12.6 percent compared with the same period last year and exceeding the record set in 2024.

The agricultural trade surplus was estimated at US$19.55 billion, representing a 19 per cent year-over-year increase.

Within this category, key farm products showed strong momentum. Coffee, fruits and vegetables, cashews, and pepper all recorded notable gains in export value.

Coffee maintained its leading position with sharp growth in both volume and revenue, while its average export price rose by nearly 40 percent, reflecting increasing global demand.

Overall, agricultural exports benefited from higher international prices and stable or expanding import demand in major markets. As a result, the sector achieved both broad-based and sustained growth.

Durian has remained one of Viet Nam's flagship export items. In October, durian shipments to China reached US$562 million, representing an increase of nearly 200 percent compared with the same month last year. This was the highest monthly growth rate for the product in 2025.

Cumulative exports to China over the first 10 months of the year totaled US$3.1 billion. Several other major markets also posted double-digit growth, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and notably Malaysia.

Vietnamese durian exports currently hold a competitive edge, particularly as production areas in Thailand have been affected by heavy storms.

Durian prices this year increased by 30 to 50 percent, mainly due to the normalization of export customs clearance procedures. At the same time, limited supply during the off-season pushed prices further upward.

With the Central Highlands harvest already completed, the domestic market is now relying mainly on output from the Mekong Delta, reinforcing upward price pressure./.