Ensuring quality for sustainable growth of durian exports

VCN - Quality is a prerequisite to ensure sustainability for durian exports. Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued many synchronous solutions from technical processes to sanctions to ensure productivity and quality of exported durian fruit, as well as meet the requirements of the importing country.
Durian exports to China: more efforts needed Durian exports to China: more efforts needed
Durian exports forecast to boom Durian exports forecast to boom
Speed up the process of issuing Speed up the process of issuing "passports" for durian exports
Durian products displayed at the Vietnam Outstanding Export Products Fair 2024. Photo: N.H
Durian products displayed at the Vietnam Outstanding Export Products Fair 2024. Photo: N.H

Great growth potential

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director of the Crop Production Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that the area for durian planting in Vietnam has increased rapidly, from more than 71,000 hectares in 2020 to nearly 151,000 hectares. by the end of 2023. It is estimated that about 50% of the durian area is being harvested with a 2023 output of nearly 1.2 million tons. In the next few years, as the area for harvesting increases, Vietnam’s durian output will likely double.

Mr. Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that ensuring the quality of exported durian is the current top task for Vietnamese durian to stand firm in the world market, especially Chinese market, facing increasingly fierce competitive pressure from Thailand, Malaysia..

According to estimates by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, in the first four months of the year, durian exports rose about 30% year-on-year to over US$500 million. Previously, durian exports skyrocketed from US$420 million in 2022 to US$2.24 billion in 2023.

Mr. Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said that this year there will be about 20% more durian area for harvest. Besides, last year Vietnam only had more than 400 growing area codes licensed by China, but now this number has increased to 708. In addition, Vietnam is negotiating with China to export frozen durian and negotiating with India to export fresh durian. With these favorable factors, Mr. Nguyen believes that durian exports this year will continue to grow and could reach US$3 billion.

However, Mr. Manh also pointed out challenges for durian trees when the consumer market is narrow, mainly still China. Meanwhile, Vietnamese durian develops later and has to compete directly with Thailand, Malaysia and some other neighboring countries. The ability of Vietnamese durian to meet technical requirements, compliance with plant quarantine requirements and chemical residues is still limited; the organization of the industry chain is still fragmented and unprofessional. Therefore, hot growth in area in a short period of time is posing many risks in quality control and imbalance between supply and demand.

Seriously handling violations without forgiveness

In fact, the Chinese side has issued many warnings about durian shipments that do not comply with the Protocol on plant quarantine requirements for fresh durian exported to China. To ensure durian quality, one of the prerequisites is that durian should be harvested at an optimum stage of maturity and should not be harvested earlier than the optimum stage of maturity.

Ms. Ngo Tuong Vy, Director of Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Group JSC, said that Thailand regulated the powder content of exported durian fruit at 32%. As Vietnam boosts durian exports to China, Thailand has raised the powder level regulation to 35% and is aiming for a new regulation of 37%. Accordingly, Ms. Vy proposed that there should be sanctions to ensure that farmers always harvest durian at the appropriate age. Anyone who harvests durian earlier than the appropriate age will be punished. As in Thailand, those who repeatedly violate quality standards can be sentenced to prison.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has directed specialized agencies and localities to carry out many technical solutions, especially technical processes related to seed issues, seed structure, and care processes, harvest time as well as apply other scientific and technical advances to prevent pests. In addition, due to the "hot" growth in durian area in recent times, Deputy Minister Hoang Trung said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will adjust the planning for main fruits, areas have overheating growth and do not ensure ecological conditions or water source conditions may have to be converted to other crops.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also directed localities to maintain effective and substantive supervision to ensure that all growing area codes, packaging facilities and traders meet requirements of the importing market. When a violation occurs as notified by the importing country or discovered by the quarantine agency at the border gate, that batch of goods will immediately not be exported and the growing area code will be suspended, until recovery measures are taken and the inspection and re-evaluation results meet the requirements, the durian export activities do again.

“In the past, there were a forgiveness and those who committed violations one to twice were still forgiven and when they committed the third time violation, they were required traceability and forced export suspension. But now we have to apply strong measures without forgiveness, any violation will be handled immediately" - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung emphasized.

According to Deputy Minister Hoang Trung, in addition to the 708 already granted growing area codes, there are nearly 800 codes about to be issued, estimated to account for about 50% of Vietnam's durian area. Therefore, if we do not have strict management methods, there might be problems and importing countries will enhance technical measures for Vietnamese durian, leading to increased costs and reduced competitiveness compared to other countries, thereby affecting Vietnam's durian export turnover.

By Nguyen Hien/ Huyen Trang

Related News

Banks actively sell secured assets but still find it difficult to "close orders"

Banks actively sell secured assets but still find it difficult to "close orders"

VCN - A problem that has been reflected in the past few years is the "sluggish" banks' ability to sell mortgaged assets to handle bad debts, whether real estate, machinery, cars, or even gold.
Multiple tasks directed by the Government to stimulate growth and control inflation

Multiple tasks directed by the Government to stimulate growth and control inflation

VCN - The government recently issued Resolution No. 93/NQ-CP concerning the principal tasks and solutions for fostering growth, controlling inflation, and stabilizing the macroeconomy.
Rice exports to China drop sharply

Rice exports to China drop sharply

VCN - While the amount of rice exported to Southeast Asian markets increased sharply, the results in the Chinese market were the opposite.

Latest News

Businesses focus on building brands in addition to increasing profit

Businesses focus on building brands in addition to increasing profit

VCN - Besides profit, brand building is always a major concern to any business especially the branding strategy in the context of e-commerce is dominant.
The international buyers promote to purchase Vietnamese goods

The international buyers promote to purchase Vietnamese goods

VCN - Purchasing and cooperation activities with Vietnamese suppliers over the past many years have brought impressive results to international brands, purchasing and distribution units.
Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Vietnamese businesses should continue to invest in deep processing to effectively penetrate Asian and African markets amid the rising trend to use deeply processed products in these outlets, the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said.
Vietnamese dragon fruit makes a splash at Spinneys debut in Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese dragon fruit makes a splash at Spinneys debut in Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese exports received a sweet boost on June 24 with the presence of its red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruits at the grand opening of Spinneys, a high-end supermarket chain from the United Arab Emirates.

More News

Interest rate fluctuations in the world will affect Vietnam

Interest rate fluctuations in the world will affect Vietnam's exports

VCN - According to experts, the recent interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) are important moves that signal a broader trend of monetary easing among major central banks. This is likely to affect Vietnam's exports.
The whole country spends over US$147 billion to import goods

The whole country spends over US$147 billion to import goods

VCN - In the second half of May, the import turnover of goods witnesses a downward but it still achieve high growth in the first five months.
Vietnam, Cambodia look forward to 20 billion USD trade

Vietnam, Cambodia look forward to 20 billion USD trade

Trade has been a bright spot in the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship, experiencing impressive growth over the past more than a decade and expected to reach 20 billion USD.
Enterprises proactively raw material source, tuna exports will reach US$1 billion

Enterprises proactively raw material source, tuna exports will reach US$1 billion

VCN - Vietnam has become the 5th largest tuna exporter on the world tuna export ranking, businesses expect that tuna exports will recover and hit the US$1 billion in 2024.
Build product value chain to dominate the Halal market

Build product value chain to dominate the Halal market

VCN - Compared to other countries in the region, Vietnam has many favorable conditions to develop the Halal industry (standard products and services for Muslims); especially the Vietnamese Government is also very interested in opening up and support Vietnamese businesses to effectively participate in the global Halal market.
Vietnamese lychee promoted in Bangkok

Vietnamese lychee promoted in Bangkok

The event runs from mid-June to early July at 32 Tops Food Hall and Tops Market stores across Thailand.
Coffee exports exceed 3 billion USD

Coffee exports exceed 3 billion USD

Vietnam's coffee exports has topped 3 billion USD so far this year.
Hai Phong, Bac Giang record exports of tens of billions of dollars

Hai Phong, Bac Giang record exports of tens of billions of dollars

VCN - By the end of May, the country had six provinces and cities with export turnover of tens of billions of dollars or more, including two new names: Hai Phong and Bac Giang.
Increasing orders, exports continue to thrive in the first five months of the year

Increasing orders, exports continue to thrive in the first five months of the year

VCN - Export turnover to most major markets and trade partners has seen a strong recovery and high growth rates in the past five months, reaching double digits.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
Businesses focus on building brands in addition to increasing profit

Businesses focus on building brands in addition to increasing profit

Besides profit, brand building is always a major concern to any businesses especially the branding strategy in the context of e-commerce is dominant.
The international buyers promote to purchase Vietnamese goods

The international buyers promote to purchase Vietnamese goods

Purchasing and cooperation activities with Vietnamese suppliers over the past many years have brought impressive results to international brands, purchasing and distribution units.
Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Vietnamese businesses should continue to invest in deep processing to effectively penetrate Asian and African markets amid the rising trend to use deeply processed products in these outlets, the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said.
Vietnamese dragon fruit makes a splash at Spinneys debut in Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese dragon fruit makes a splash at Spinneys debut in Saudi Arabia

Vietnamese exports received a sweet boost on June 24 with the presence of its red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruits at the grand opening of Spinneys, a high-end supermarket chain from the United Arab Emirates.
Interest rate fluctuations in the world will affect Vietnam

Interest rate fluctuations in the world will affect Vietnam's exports

VCN - According to experts, the recent interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) are important moves that signal a broader trend of monetary easing among major central banks. This is likely to affect Vietnam's expo
Mobile Version