Tiếng Việt
中文 (中国)Vietnam’s durian export activities to China continue to operate smoothly, with customs clearance remaining efficient at key border gates including Lang Son (Tan Thanh, Huu Nghi, Chi Ma, Coc Nam) and Thanh Thuy in Tuyen Quang province. According to the latest figures from Vietnam Customs, durian exports reached nearly USD 2.77 billion in the first nine months of 2025. In September alone, export turnover surged to USD 972 million, marking a sharp increase of 44.6% compared to the same period in 2024 and setting a new monthly record.
China continues to be Vietnam’s largest and most traditional market, spending USD 960 million on Vietnamese durian in September, accounting for 98.8% of total monthly export value. As of the end of September 2025, Vietnam’s durian exports to China totaled USD 2.59 billion, representing 93.6% of the country’s durian export revenue.
The Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that Vietnam currently has 24 laboratories recognized by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) for durian testing, with a combined capacity of around 3,200 samples per day, fully meeting export requirements.
However, from mid-October, several laboratories temporarily halted operations due to maintenance, equipment failures, or re-evaluation procedures, leading to short-term congestion. In response, Deputy Minister Hoang Trung held an urgent meeting on October 24, requesting a review of laboratory operations, transparency in capacity, and consistency in testing results between the two countries.
After a week of urgent efforts, testing activities returned to normal, with laboratories accelerating backlog processing to ensure smooth export flows. The Ministry requested all testing units to maintain strict operational standards to avoid data discrepancies that could risk export shipments. It also urged businesses to contact the Department of Quality, Processing and Market Development or the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection for timely support.
At major border gates, durian customs clearance remains stable. According to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, Vietnam exports approximately 300- 400 truckloads of durian per day, including 200-250 trucks through Lang Son, 100-150 through Lao Cai, and around 50 through Mong Cai. At Tan Thanh border gate in Lang Son, customs authorities have shortened processing time to no more than five minutes per shipment and arranged dedicated lanes for durian trucks, effectively reducing congestion and safeguarding product quality. From the beginning of 2025 to mid-October, Tan Thanh handled around 11,000 durian export declarations, equivalent to more than 208,000 tons of goods, with a total value exceeding USD 635 million.
The Ministry emphasized that Vietnam’s domestic durian harvest is entering its final stage, with limited remaining supply. Localities and businesses are therefore advised to maintain market stability and avoid hoarding or panic-driven behavior that could disrupt distribution. According to Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, after a year of explosive growth, Vietnam’s durian industry is now entering a phase of quality-driven competition and process standardization. If planting-code areas continue to expand and investment in processing increases, Vietnam is well-positioned to sustain its regional leadership and aim for USD 3.5 billion in durian export revenue this year.