Durian prices tiptoe up on October 30

By Minh Hieu October 29, 2024 | 07:20 pm PT

Durians harvested in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Nam

Prices of Ri6 and Monthong durians rose on Wednesday in the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands, Vietnam's top durian producers.

The highest-grade Ri6 durian now costs VND150,000 (US$5.9) per kilogram in the Mekong Delta, up 3.4% from Tuesday. In the Central Highlands, it is priced at VND145,000 per kilogram, a 7.4% increase.

Monthong durian price rose by 3.2-3.9% to VND160,000 per kilogram in both regions.

Export prices of the Ri6 variety and the Thai cultivar were unchanged at VND152,000 and VND179,000 per kilogram, respectively.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached $6.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, surpassing last year’s total of $5.7 billion, with durian being the largest contributor.

It accounted for nearly half of fruit and vegetable exports during the period, according to the Vietnam Fruits & Vegetables Association.

*These prices are for reference only and may fluctuate depending on market conditions.