Durian recovery drives Vietnam’s export growth in 2025

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector is showing signs of renewed strength, with exports in the first seven months of 2025 reaching US$3.92 billion, up 0.9% year-on-year. The rebound is being driven primarily by durian, which has recovered strongly after earlier disruptions in shipments to China, according to local media.

China remains Vietnam’s largest market, taking over half of total export value. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association believes that with abundant durian supply expected through November, the government’s annual export target of US$7.6 billion is achievable and could even edge closer to US$8 billion.

Association chairman Nguyen Thanh Binh highlighted that durian exports have stabilised since May, following joint efforts by localities, enterprises, and farmers to address past food safety concerns. Authorities are now working on a cadmium contamination map in growing areas to strengthen compliance with international standards and enable entry into high-value destinations such as the U.S., EU, Japan, and South Korea.

Other products including coconut, passion fruit, mango, and processed fruit have also contributed to growth. While shipments to China dipped by 24.3% in the first half, exports to alternative markets surged — notably the U.S., which imported US$216 million in the first seven months, up 66% year-on-year, the fastest growth among Vietnam’s top buyers.

source: e.vnexpress.net

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