Multiple batches of Vietnamese durian have been banned from customs clearance, with laboratories suspending testing...
According to Vietnamese media reports, due to multiple batches of durians being prohibited from customs clearance for not meeting quality standards, domestic durian prices in Vietnam dropped significantly on June 2nd.
The best quality Ri6 durian in Vietnam can reach 60,000 Vietnamese dong/kg, with A-grade fruits priced at 45,000-60,000 dong/kg, B-grade fruits at 30,000-38,000 dong/kg, and C-grade fruits at 25,000-30,000 dong/kg. The best quality golden pillow durian ranges from 90,000-95,000 dong/kg, A-grade fruits at 75,000-82,000 dong/kg, B-grade fruits at 55,000-62,000 dong/kg, and C-grade fruits at 42,000-48,000 dong/kg. Vietnamese Musang King durian is only stably supplied in the Mekong Delta region, with prices ranging from 95,000-130,000 dong/kg depending on quality, suitable for the high-end market.
From different production areas, the prices in the Southeast region are similar to the Mekong Delta region, though some golden pillow durian prices are slightly lower. Ri6 and golden pillow durians in the Central Highlands have relatively stable prices, slightly lower than the other two production areas.
The Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association stated that multiple batches of Vietnamese durians were warned and suspended from customs clearance for not meeting China's quality standards. In contrast, Thailand has actively improved related procedures, maintaining a stable export volume of around 500 containers (approximately 10,000 tons) per day with a very low return rate.
Additionally, domestic and international social media reported that all alkaline yellow testing laboratories in Vietnam have suspended operations. There are two main reasons: first, document forgery was discovered, leading to business suspension; second, the durian import inspection process may be adjusted to cancel foreign laboratory testing, requiring only testing by domestic Chinese laboratories.
It is understood that this suspension is only a temporary adjustment and has not yet impacted domestic Vietnamese durian prices, with the market remaining stable. Whether due to process adjustments or business suspension, it is