Thousands of tons of durian are at risk of spoilage.

VTV.vn - Nearly 2,000 containers of durian in Dak Lak are congested due to the temporary suspension of testing laboratories, causing the risk of damage and a sharp drop in prices.

Despite being in the peak harvesting season, nearly 2,000 containers of durian in Dak Lak are currently stuck in warehouses, on transport routes, and at border crossings.

The reason is that for the past two weeks, the laboratories designated to test for chemical residues such as cadmium and Yellow O in durian for export have simultaneously suspended operations for maintenance and system upgrades.

This has prevented businesses from completing the necessary procedures to export shipments as required. Businesses have temporarily suspended purchasing, putting thousands of tons of durian at risk of ripening and spoiling in the orchards, leading to a sharp drop in durian prices.

The Dak Lak Durian Association has requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the People's Committee of Dak Lak province to provide support to help testing laboratories quickly resume operations to serve durian exports, especially prioritizing support for the Central Highlands - Dak Lak region in the final stages of the season; at the same time, establishing a "fast-track priority" mechanism for testing durian samples for export during peak periods, ensuring the flow of goods and minimizing losses.

According to Customs, in the first eight months of the year, Vietnam exported approximately 451,000 tons of fresh durian, worth $1.52 billion, a decrease of 24% in volume and 25% in value compared to the same period last year. Frozen durian exports reached over 58,000 tons, worth $265 million, an increase of 67% and 127% respectively. Total export turnover reached nearly $1.8 billion, a decrease of about 16% compared to the same period.

Source: https://vtv.vn/hang-nghin-tan-sau-rieng-co-nguy-co-hu-hong-100251026102502813.htm