From 9 kg upwards), type 2 ranges from 25,000 – 28,000 VND/kg, type 3 ranges from 15,000 – 18,000 VND/kg, double the prices compared to the same period in 2022 and 2023. Mr. Vo Van Tai (Binh Tan district, Vinh Long province) said: “In previous years, after Tet, the price of Thai jackfruit was only around 10,000 – 15,000 VND/kg, sometimes even as low as 5,000 – 8,000 VND/kg, but this year it has increased quite significantly. On average, I harvest and sell 100 – 200 kg per day, but the output is not much. If any farmers harvest right now, with a selling price of 30,000 VND/kg, they will earn profits of over 500 million VND/ha”.
The price of Thai jackfruit in the Mekong Delta is increasing
The advantages of Thai jackfruit are easy cultivation, high productivity, and early fruiting. Just after 2 years, the jackfruit can be harvested. When the trees are matured, they can yield an average of 15 – 20 tons/ha. Although the price of jackfruit is high, at this time during the dry season, farmers actively take care of their orchards for the main harvest in June and July, so the supply for the market is very limited. This is the reason why Thai jackfruit prices are soaring.
