Which province is known as the 'durian capital' of Vietnam?

Durian is not only a popular fruit but also a billion-dollar export item, bringing Vietnam to the top position in Asia. So which province is the 'durian granary' in our country today?

1. Which province is known as the "durian capital" of Vietnam?

• Tien Giang
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• Dak Lak
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• Lam Dong
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• Dong Nai
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Currently, Dak Lak is the locality with the largest durian growing area in the country. According to data by the end of 2024, the durian growing area in this province reached 38,800 hectares, with an output of about 316,000 tons. In 2023 alone, Dak Lak farmers earned about 15,000 billion VND from selling durian.

Lam Dong ranked second with 25,610 hectares and an output of 175,282 tons. Other localities in the top 5 include: Tien Giang (19,900 hectares), Dong Nai (12,700 hectares), and Dak Nong (12,217 hectares).

2. When is durian season in Vietnam?

• May to July
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• April to October
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• March to June
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• January to March
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According to Agriculture & Environment Newspaper, durian season in Vietnam lasts from April to October.

Durian is mainly grown in three regions of Vietnam: the Mekong Delta, the Southeast region and the Central Highlands.

Central Highlands: harvest season from August to October.

Mekong Delta: harvest season from April to May

Southeast: harvest season from May to July.

Meanwhile, according to The Nation, durian season in Thailand - the leading durian exporting country - usually lasts from April to July.

3. Where does durian rank among Vietnam's most exported fruits?

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In 2024, Vietnam's durian exports will reach 3.3 billion USD - the highest among our country's fruit exports, accounting for nearly 50% of total fruit and vegetable exports. This spectacular growth comes mainly from the Chinese market, where durian is favored as a premium fruit.

4. What is the most expensive type of durian in Vietnam today?

• Black Thorn Durian
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• Musang King Durian
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• Cowshed durian
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• Ri6 Durian
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Black Thorn is the most expensive durian in Vietnam today, originating from Malaysia. In October 2024, the selling price ranges from 900,000 VND to 1 million VND/kg, much higher than other varieties.

Black Thorn durian has some typical characteristics such as: Round fruit, gray-green skin, weight 1.5-3 kg; Orange-red flesh, soft, sticky and fatty; Lighter sweetness than Musang King.

5. After merging administrative units, Dak Lak is still the province with the largest durian growing area in Vietnam?

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After the merger, Lam Dong has become the province with the largest durian growing area in the country, with 41,111 hectares (including Lam Dong, Dak Nong and Binh Thuan).

Dak Lak when merged with Phu Yen has a total area of ​​39,600 hectares and ranks second. The following positions:

Dong Thap + Tien Giang: 24,017 ha (third)

Dong Nai + Binh Phuoc: 20,200 ha (fourth)

Can Tho + Soc Trang + Hau Giang: 7,699 hectares (fifth)

It is expected that by 2025, the durian growing area nationwide will reach 169,000 hectares, with an output of up to 1.55 million tons - a record number.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tinh-nao-duoc-menh-danh-la-thu-phu-sau-rieng-cua-viet-nam-2406190.html