The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recently held a meeting to discuss plans for growth and export targets in the agriculture, forestry, and aquatic product sectors for the remaining months of 2025.
Mr. Huynh Tan Dat, Director of the Plant Protection Department, shared that in late June, the General Administration of Customs of China sent a delegation of experts to conduct on-site inspections in Vietnam’s durian-growing areas, packaging facilities, and laboratories.
Durian exports have picked up pace again
According to Mr. Dat, the Chinese delegation gave positive feedback on Vietnam’s management practices and the implementation of agreed-upon solutions. As a result, they will submit a report to facilitate smoother durian exports from Vietnam in the coming months.
Statistics from the Vietnam Customs show that the country’s fruit and vegetable exports reached US$806.9 million in June 2025, a 30.9% increase compared to May 2025 and a 20.7% rise from June 2024. This marks the highest monthly export value for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector so far this year.
In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s total fruit and vegetable exports reached US$3.107 billion, a 6.7% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
Durian Exports Rebound
Despite the overall decline in Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, June witnessed a positive shift, indicating a slowdown in the rate of decline compared to the first five months of the year.
June 2025 saw a remarkable surge in Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports, led by the recovery of the durian industry. Durian exports have regained momentum, not only to the Chinese market but also to Thailand.
According to the Import-Export Department (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade), key durian-growing regions like the Central Highlands and Southeast, with their low cadmium levels, have contributed to an increase in export-quality produce.
Additionally, businesses have taken proactive measures by implementing quality checks at the farm level, tightening their purchasing and packaging processes. Disruptions in Thailand’s durian supply across growing regions have also increased the demand for imports from Vietnam.
Aside from durian, other commodities like coconuts, passionfruit, and processed mangoes also witnessed positive growth in June 2025.
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