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.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are projected to surpass US$62 billion this year, with a record trade surplus of US$18.6 billion, marking a new milestone for the sector.

VOV.VN - The European Union has decided to increase pesticide residue checks at border gates for Vietnamese durian exported to the bloc to 20%, up 10% from the previous rate.

Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are on track to achieve an unprecedented milestone, with projected revenue reaching US$60-61 billion this year, up US$7-8 billion compared to 2023.

VOV.VN - Vietnam became the largest supplier of durian to the Chinese market in September with about 167,000 tonnes worth US$640.7 million, accounting for 73% of total import turnover, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam's fruit exports have experienced a remarkable surge, with durian overtaking dragon fruit as the top foreign currency earner in 2023, heard a conference held by the Vietnam Fruit & Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on September 24.

VOV.VN - Apart from China that is Vietnam’s largest durian consumer, other markets such as Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and Papua New Guinea have increased the purchase of the Vietnamese fruit, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam's fruit export revenue hit US$4.63 billion in the first eight months of 2024, representing an increase of 30.6% compared to the same period last year, thanks to the opening of several key markets.

The Vietnam Coconut Association has forecast that coconut exports will hit US$1 billion this year, driven by the signing of a protocol for official export of fresh coconuts to China.

The second Krong Pak durian festival will be held from August 31 to September 2 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, aiming to honour durian growers, attract investment and promote the development of a sustainable durian ecosystem.