Durian price today March 26: Remains the same on both...

According to a survey by Chogia.vn, the domestic durian market continued to have no price fluctuations on the morning of March 26. Specifically, in the Southwest region, selected RI6 durian was purchased at around 140,000 - 144,000 VND/kg; RI6 bought in bulk kept the price at 60,000 - 70,000 VND/kg. Selected Thai durian remained at a high price, from 177,000 - 180,000 VND/kg, while the type bought in bulk fluctuated from 70,000 - 80,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, prices are also stable at similar levels. Selected RI6 ranges from 140,000 - 144,000 VND/kg; RI6 buckets from 60,000 - 70,000 VND/kg. Selected Thai durian in this region is slightly higher, reaching 178,000 - 180,000 VND/kg, while buckets are purchased from 65,000 - 78,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands, the price of selected RI6 durian remains stable at 140,000 - 144,000 VND/kg. RI6 purchased in bulk remains at around 70,000 - 80,000 VND/kg. For Thai durian, the price of selected durian ranges from 170,000 - 180,000 VND/kg, and the price of purchased in bulk ranges from 65,000 - 78,000 VND/kg.

The stable price level for many consecutive days shows that the market is still in a waiting state before the upcoming peak harvest season.

In a notable development, Indonesia is actively expanding its durian growing area and completing the necessary legal procedures to export to China. This move is expected to open a new era for the country's durian industry, while creating more choices for Chinese consumers - the world's largest durian consumer market.

Chinese customs officials arrived in Indonesia last week to inspect plantations and packing facilities. If they meet the requirements, Indonesia could soon be granted permission to export frozen durian, which is cheaper and poses fewer food safety risks than fresh durian.

According to Indonesian media, the government has designated 422 villages nationwide to focus on developing durian, with the aim of boosting output for export.

Thailand is currently the largest supplier of durian to China, accounting for 57% of the total import value of more than $6.99 billion last year. Vietnam is second with 38%, followed by the Philippines and Malaysia.

Indonesia’s entry into the Chinese market – albeit with frozen products at first – has already caught the attention of Chinese consumers. With fresh durians selling for up to 200 yuan (about $27.7) in China for a 6kg fruit, expectations of a cheaper Indonesian option are well-founded.

However, experts say Indonesia will face many challenges, especially in terms of supply capacity, quality and China's strict phytosanitary standards.

Indonesia is currently the largest durian producer in Southeast Asia, with about 2 million tons of durian harvested each year. If exports are favorable, this will be a formidable competitor to Vietnam and Thailand in this segment.

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