Durian price today May 15 Vietnam faces regulations...

Durian price today

The market price of durian today, May 15, 2025 in the Mekong Delta, Southeast, Central Highlands, and the general price on the market maintained a stable trend, with the price level fluctuating from 30,000 - 205,000 VND/kg. The price differentiation between types and regions reflects product quality and diverse consumption needs.

The general price of durian in the market ranges from 32,200 - 205,000 VND/kg. Thai durian leads with the highest price of 80,000 - 205,000 VND/kg, while Ri6 durian is priced from 32,200 - 65,000 VND/kg. This price shows the high demand for Thai durian, especially in the high-end segment.

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Durian prices in the Mekong Delta range from VND30,000 to VND130,000 per kilogram. Musang King grade A leads the way at VND125,000 to VND130,000 per kilogram, followed by Black Thorn grade A (VND120,000 to VND125,000 per kilogram) and Thai VIP (VND90,000 per kilogram). The middle-priced group includes Ri6 VIP (VND65,000 per kilogram), Sau Huu grade A (VND70,000 to VND75,000 per kilogram), and Thai A (VND73,000 to VND76,000 per kilogram). The lowest price is Chuong Bo grade B (VND30,000 per kilogram). The price difference reflects high demand for premium varieties such as Musang King.

Prices in the Southeast range from VND33,000 to VND74,000 per kilogram. Thai durian grade A leads the way at VND71,000 to VND74,000 per kilogram, while Ri6 grade A is at VND52,000 to VND54,000 per kilogram. Thai durian grade C (VND33,000 to VND35,000 per kilogram) and Ri6 grade B (VND35,000 to VND38,000 per kilogram) record low prices. The market in this region is stable, consistent with domestic supply.

The Central Highlands has prices ranging from 32,000 - 74,000 VND/kg. Thai grade A leads at 72,000 - 74,000 VND/kg, Ri6 grade A is at 52,000 - 54,000 VND/kg, and Thai grade C is the lowest (32,000 - 35,000 VND/kg). Prices here are competitive with those in the Southeast, reflecting stable supply and balanced consumption demand.

The durian market today, May 15, 2025, remains stable, with the highest prices in the general market and in the Mekong Delta thanks to premium varieties such as Musang King, Black Thorn, and Thai. The Southeast and Central Highlands have lower prices, in line with domestic demand. Growers should focus on high-quality varieties such as Musang King and Thai to optimize profits, while monitoring export demand to adjust production.

Durian price news today 5/15/2025

Malaysia’s durian exports to China are expected to increase by 15-20% by 2025, according to industry magazine Fruitnet, as confirmed by Loh Wee Keng, chairman of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). In a report from Bernama, Loh said that demand for durian in China, especially for premium varieties such as Musang King and D24, continues to outstrip supply. Despite the rainy season affecting the crop, overall exports could still increase sharply thanks to strong domestic demand from China.

The farm gate price of Musang King Grade A during the off-season (May) can reach 80 ringgit/kg (equivalent to nearly 430,000 VND/kg), while the D24 variety maintains a minimum of 15 ringgit/kg. Currently, Malaysia is only allowed to export frozen durian to China, but the value of the premium varieties still surpasses many other fruits. “We do not compete directly with Thai durian because of the different market segments. Our real competitors are premium fruits such as cherries, kiwis or Japanese strawberries,” Mr. Loh emphasized.

Mr Loh also noted that proper classification and labelling of durian varieties is vital to maintaining the reputation of Malaysian fruits in the international market, warning exporters against mislabelling low-quality varieties to avoid losing consumer confidence. In addition, Malaysia is working with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) to address technical issues in quality control, including expanding the list of accredited laboratories, increasing manpower at the border and shortening customs clearance times.

Meanwhile, the Vietnamese durian market is facing many challenges in export activities, despite being expected to become a billion-dollar industry . Based on recent data, durian prices in Vietnam remain low, with Ri6 ranging from VND32,200 - 65,000/kg and Thai from VND80,000 - 205,000/kg in the general market. In the Mekong Delta, prices range from VND30,000 - 130,000/kg, with Musang King grade A leading (VND125,000 - 130,000/kg), while the Southeast and Central Highlands have lower prices, from VND33,000 - 74,000/kg and VND32,000 - 74,000/kg, respectively.

In addition, China – Vietnam’s main consumer market – has just issued new regulations to tighten control over additives in durian. According to Notice No. 76 from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), enterprises are not allowed to use any inedible substances, such as colorants or disinfectants not on the permitted list, during the processing and preservation process. This regulation, which appears for the first time in a quarantine protocol, is being tested on shipments from Cambodia and will soon be expanded to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines – countries that have signed the agreement.

The move is part of China’s efforts to improve food safety standards after some imported durians were found to contain industrial dyes or were of unclear origin. Chinese agriculture officials have stressed the goal of protecting consumer health and increasing transparency in the import supply chain.

Losing market share in China is a wake-up call for Vietnam's durian industry Once accounting for more than half of the imported durian market share in China - a market that accounts for 91% of Vietnam's industry revenue - now sees a serious decline in exports. While the other side tightens quality control, Thailand has increased its presence, putting Vietnamese durian in the biggest challenge since it was officially exported.

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