Vietnam’s frozen durian exports surged threefold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching over 14,280 tonnes across 388 shipments, according to the Plant Protection and Production Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - A shipment of 22 tonnes of frozen durian produced by Vina M & B Export and Trading Co., Ltd. in Hanoi was officially cleared through the Bac Luan II border gate, part of the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair, on May 30.

A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is holding working sessions with the General Administration of Customs of China from May 27–29 to discuss and coordinate efforts to solve difficulties in Vietnam’s export of agricultural and aquatic products, especially durian, to China.

VOV.VN - With the peak durian harvest season approaching in July, the recent approval of nearly 1,000 new growing area codes by Chinese customs signals expanded access for Vietnamese durian exports in this highly lucrative market.

VOV.VN - Once considered a billion-dollar industry for Vietnamese agriculture, durian exports in the first four months of this year have reached just 20% of the annual target.

VOV.VN - After more than half a year since signing the protocol on frozen durian exports, Vietnam has officially shipped its first batch of frozen durian to China.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (China) has reported that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has officially extended its enhanced inspection measures on fresh durians imported from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The export of fresh agricultural products and fruits, including durian, to China has resumed via Lang Son border gate after China introduced new regulations requiring an additional Basic Yellow 2 (BY2) certification.

Vietnam’s export durian industry faces difficulties in entering the Chinese market due to new inspection regulations for durian exports.

Vietnam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching US$3.3 billion in 2024, CNBC has recently reported.