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Over the years, durian growers in Malaysia have been increasing production levels to meet the rising demand from China. This surge in demand has resulted in an abundance of the fruit, causing a significant drop in prices. Malaysia, renowned for its prized…
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase of 17.8% in its fruit and vegetable exports, reaching a total of US$3.65 billion. This upward trend was notably reflected in the second quarter, where exports alone generated a revenue of $2.18…
Dragon fruit farmers in central and southern Vietnam are faced with declining prices due to an oversupply and reduced demand for their produce. Farmers are being forced to sell their crops at prices far below their cost of production, resulting in significant…
The cost of lychees has increased by 20% compared to last year due to a decline in production brought about by unfavorable weather conditions. This information comes from Manh, a lychee orchard owner in the Thanh Ha Commune, Hai Phong City, who has seen his…
In Malaysia, the locally adored fruit known as Mangosteen, often referred to as the “queen of fruits,” is becoming more costly than durians due to a shift in agricultural trends causing a decrease in supply. Prices for the locally cultivated Mesta variety of…
The initial two months of 2026 witnessed a 14% annual increase in Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports, amounting to US$108.5 million. This surge was primarily driven by a significant hike in deliveries to Thailand and the Middle East. Vietnam’s Dragon Fruit Export…
New Zealand’s ruby-red kiwifruit has made its debut in Vietnam through formal imports, attracting high demand despite its price tag of approximately VND350,000 (US$13.29) per kilogram, which is 20% higher than the cost of gold kiwifruit. Retailers have been…
Fruit prices in Vietnam, including watermelon and orange, have drastically dropped to VND1,000–5,000 (3.8-19 U.S. cents) per kilogram. This decrease is attributed to a slump in domestic demand coupled with strict quality control enforced by China, a major…
The Mekong Delta’s renowned Hoa Loc mangoes are currently being sold at a retail price of VND200,000 (US$7.70) per kilogram, reflecting a surge of 33% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a supply shortage. Market Dynamics Several retail stores in…
As the Lunar New Year, or Tet, approaches, the cost of durians has seen a significant spike due to the dwindling supply in the Mekong Delta region. Traders are currently buying the highest quality, or grade A, Monthong durians for a rate of VND140,000…
Vietnam’s durian exports reached a new high last year, with the total value reaching US$3.86 billion. This figure is more than 20% higher than the previous year’s record, making durian the most significant export among all fruits and vegetables from Vietnam.…
According to industry experts, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit the $10 billion mark as early as 2026, provided the current pace is sustained and structural issues are resolved. The total exports are projected to be in the range of $8-8.4…
Dragon fruit exports from Vietnam, which historically garnered more than $1 billion annually, have plummeted to their lowest levels in over a decade. The first eleven months of last year saw exports decrease by 0.8% to $485.2 million, a low not seen since…
Indonesia has recently achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector with the first direct shipment of frozen durians to China. This 48-tonne shipment, valued at Rp5.1 billion (US$305,000), was processed in West Java and shipped from…
Vietnam’s banana exports could potentially surpass the US$1 billion threshold in the near future due to increased investment, value-chain-driven production, and expanded export markets, a number of experts and industry insiders have highlighted. They shared…
Australian-imported Kaimana lychees are fast becoming a hot commodity in Vietnam, fetching as much as VND800,000 (US$30.35) per kilogram despite a scarcity of local varieties during the off-season. High Demand Despite High Prices Phuong, a fruit vendor in the…
