Durian price today August 20: Price increases again, export breaks through the billion USD mark

Domestic durian price today August 20

Durian prices today, August 20, recorded an increase in many places, while some types remained the same or decreased slightly.

In the Southwest region, the price of Ri6 durian fluctuates around 40,000 - 44,000 VND/kg, up 2,000 VND compared to yesterday. However, Ri6 bought in bulk has dropped sharply to 20,000 - 22,000 VND/kg. The price of Thai durian has increased quite well, reaching 72,000 - 78,000 VND/kg, while Thai bought in bulk has increased to 40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, prices are mostly stable, except for Thai dep chua which increased by 3,000 VND/kg, currently reaching 72,000 - 78,000 VND/kg. In the Central Highlands, prices increased more evenly: Ri6 dep chua reached 42,000 - 45,000 VND/kg, while Thai dep chua increased to 78,000 - 82,000 VND/kg. Notably, Thai bought in bulk increased sharply by 3,000 - 7,000 VND, reaching 45,000 - 48,000 VND/kg.

Durian export market today August 20

In the export market, the price of Monthong durian grade A increased by 15-20% compared to the previous month, fluctuating at 80,000 - 90,000 VND/kg. Grade B also rose to 70,000 - 75,000 VND/kg. Since June, export turnover has improved significantly, reaching about 350 - 400 million USD in July alone. In total, exports in the first 7 months are estimated to exceed 1 billion USD.

A new point is that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued Decision 3015 on food safety control procedures for fresh durian for export. This is the first time a fruit has its own monitoring mechanism, from cultivation to export, to improve quality and strengthen export markets, especially China.