In 2024, if China agrees to officially import frozen durian, the export value of durian will increase even stronger. Currently, the Vietnamese and Chinese authorities have completed technical negotiations to sign the frozen durian export protocol.
The growth rate of the durian industry in the period of 2019 – 2025 is forecasted to be about 7.2% / year. This is considered a great opportunity for Vietnamese durian fruits if developed in a sustainable way in the coming time.
China continues to be the main consumer market for Vietnam’s high-value specialty fruits. Vietnamese durian has advantages in the Chinese market, so they need to focus on the quality of the design and quality of this fruit.
According to agricultural experts, in order to expand export markets for Vietnamese durian not only in China but also around the world, Vietnamese durian needs to focus on improving the quality of durian, focusing on the following stages:Preservation, preliminary processing, processing …
Durian growing areas and packing facilities must take appropriate management measures to eliminate pest objects, especially fruit flies and mealybug species; meet the requirements of food safety and hygiene, do not have pesticide residues exceeding the allowable level; comply with packaging specifications and information on the package to ensure accurate traceability.
Businesses, residents and regulators need to meet the requirements for production logs, records as well as pre-harvest food safety monitoring programs that the Chinese side requires.
