As of September 2nd, despite the holiday, many durian buyers in the Central Highlands were still operating, offering prices of 78,000 – 82,000 VND/kg for Dona durians (type A) and 58,000 – 64,000 VND/kg (type B), a slight increase of 2,000 VND/kg from the previous week.
Overnight durian purchasing announcements during the holiday by durian buyers
High demand from China prompts active durian purchasing by buyers
Some buyers offered even higher prices for premium Dona durians, ranging from 86,000 – 88,000 VND/kg (1.9 – 5.2 kg; 2.7 logs and above, attractive appearance).
Lower-quality durians were priced between 40,000 – 60,000 VND/kg, while types C and D ranged from 27,000 – 32,000 VND/kg (1.5 logs, weighing 1.2 – 6.5 kg). Durian for making ice cream was priced at 12,000 – 14,000 VND/kg.
After purchasing durians from farmers, the trucks usually arrive at the warehouses and buyers’ premises in the middle of the night for sorting and packing for export.
Trucks carrying durians usually arrive at the warehouses around midnight
According to the Vietnam Vegetables and Fruits Association (Vinafruit), in August 2025, preliminary vegetable and fruit exports reached nearly 759 million USD, a decrease of 0.8% from the previous month. Cumulative exports in the first eight months of the year reached nearly 4.63 billion VND, a decrease of only 2.1% compared to the same period last year, while previous statistics showed double-digit declines.
Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary-General of Vinafruit, attributed this result to the recovery of durian exports (including fresh and frozen) and the strong performance of key products like fresh coconuts, mangoes, bananas, and passionfruit. Mr. Nguyen predicted that this year’s vegetable and fruit exports would be similar to 2024, reaching about 7.1 billion USD, and expected to reach the 8 billion USD milestone in 2026.
Durian, which accounts for about 40% of total export value, is currently recovering due to high demand from China. However, this market is demanding higher standards, resulting in a lower proportion of durians meeting the requirements for types A and B exports. Additionally, this year’s abundant rainfall has negatively impacted durian yield and quality.
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