Durian price today August 7: Thai VIP still high

Durian prices in the West near the end of the season

In the Mekong Delta, the main durian crop is almost over, the remaining output is not much, mainly harvested by dredging. Due to heavy rains reducing quality, durian prices in this region are lower than in other regions.

The price of VIP Thai durian here ranges from 80,000 - 85,000 VND/kg, some places are higher, reaching 90,000 VND/kg. Type A costs about 75,000 VND/kg, type B from 55,000 - 57,000 VND/kg, and type C is about 40,000 - 43,000 VND/kg. Ri6 durian type A is kept at 40,000 - 42,000 VND/kg, type B is about 25,000 - 27,000 VND/kg, type C has a low price due to poor quality.

Southeast region: Prices slightly decreased due to uneven quality

In Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh, the crop is in its final stages. Durian prices here are higher than in the West but lower than in the Central Highlands. VIP Thai durian at some warehouses is priced from 85,000 - 90,000 VND/kg. Type A is about 75,000 - 78,000 VND/kg, type B is from 55,000 - 58,000 VND/kg, and type C is about 40,000 - 43,000 VND/kg.

Classify	Price/Kg
Ri6 A durian	40,000 - 44,000 VND/kg
Ri6 B Durian	26,000 - 30,000 VND/kg
Ri6 C durian	22,000 - 24,000 VND/kg
Thai A durian	72,000 - 76,000 VND/kg
Thai durian B	52,000 - 56,000 VND/kg
Thai durian C	40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg
Thai durian VIP A	85,000 VND/kg
Thai durian VIP B	65,000 VND/kg

Ri6 durian grade A is priced at 40,000 - 42,000 VND/kg, grade B is 25,000 - 28,000 VND/kg, grade C is from 20,000 - 25,000 VND/kg. Musang King durian grade A is sold at 60,000 - 63,000 VND/kg, a sharp decrease compared to the beginning of the season due to poor quality, only half of the previous price. Grade B fluctuates at 40,000 - 43,000 VND/kg.

Central Highlands: High prices but concerns about quality

In Dak Lak, Gia Lai and Dak Nong , it is the peak harvest season. However, the water and salt problems affect the quality, especially in the Musang King variety. Thai VIP durian here reaches the highest price in the market, with many places purchasing it for up to 90,000 VND/kg.

Classify	Price/Kg
Ri6 A durian	42,000 - 45,000 VND/kg
Ri6 B Durian	28,000 - 32,000 VND/kg
Ri6 C durian	22,000 - 25,000 VND/kg
Thai A durian	75,000 - 80,000 VND/kg
Thai durian B	55,000 - 60,000 VND/kg
Thai durian C	42,000 - 45,000 VND/kg
Thai durian VIP A	90,000 VND/kg
Thai durian VIP B	75,000 VND/kg
Musang King A Durian	55,000 - 60,000 VND/kg
Musang King B Durian	40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg

Thai durian grade A ranges from 75,000 - 80,000 VND/kg, grade B 55,000 - 60,000 VND/kg, grade C from 40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg. Ri6 grade A is about 40,000 - 44,000 VND/kg, grade B 25,000 - 30,000 VND/kg, and grade C is only about 22,000 - 24,000 VND/kg. Musang King grade A remains at 60,000 - 63,000 VND/kg, grade B from 40,000 - 43,000 VND/kg.

Difficulties in exporting durian

China tightens quality control of imported durian, especially indicators such as cadmium and yellow O. In the first 6 months of 2025, Vietnam's durian export turnover reached 611.5 million USD, down 45% compared to the same period last year.

The shipments were found to contain yellow O – a chemical banned from use in food, forcing quarantine agencies to increase document checks and sample testing. Only batches with “no detection” results were tested in the usual way.

Vietnam is facing strong competition from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and the Philippines. China is also expanding its durian cultivation area, increasing pressure on exports from Vietnam.

However, the market could recover in the August-October 2025 period if quality improves and inspection processes become more standardized.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gia-sau-rieng-hom-nay-7-8-thai-vip-van-neo-cao-3298827.html