Durian prices on December 27th: Thai durian reaches 92,000 VND/kg.
On December 27th, the durian market recorded a price of 92,000 VND/kg for Grade A Thai durian. Prices for Ri6 and Musang King varieties remained stable in the Mekong Delta.
The durian market on December 27th recorded positive developments in key areas of the South. According to surveys at major purchasing warehouses in the Mekong Delta, prices tended to rise, especially Thai durian grade A, which returned to its highest level of 92,000 VND/kg.
Durian price list for today, December 27th (for reference)
| Generic | Product type | Purchase price (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Thai durian | Type A | 86,000 – 92,000 |
| Thai durian | Type B | 66,000 – 72,000 |
| Ri6 durian | Type A | 55,000 – 56,000 |
| Ri6 durian | Type B | 36,000 – 41,000 |
| Musang King | Type A | ~105,000 |
| Six Huu Durian | Type A | ~78,000 |
Details on the price of Thai durian in the Mekong Delta.
In localities such as Tien Giang, Cai Lay, and Dong Thap, Thai durian continues to maintain its leading position in the market. Grade A Thai durian is currently prioritized for purchase by warehouses at prices ranging from 86,000 to 92,000 VND/kg for batches that are of good quality and meet export standards.
For other segments, Grade B Thai durian ranges from 66,000 to 72,000 VND/kg. Lower-grade durians are priced at 45,000 VND/kg, and Thai cream durians remain around 25,000 VND/kg. Notably, defective Thai durians are still purchased at relatively high prices, ranging from 72,000 to 80,000 VND/kg depending on the actual defect rate.
Price trends for Ri6 and other specialty durian varieties.
In contrast to the upward trend of Thai durian, Ri6 durian prices remained stable. In the Mekong Delta, Ri6 Grade A durian maintained a price range of 55,000 – 56,000 VND/kg, while Grade B durian ranged from 36,000 – 41,000 VND/kg. Ri6 cream durian, in particular, had the lowest market price, commonly ranging from 12,000 – 16,000 VND/kg.
In the premium segment, Musang King continues to reign supreme in terms of price. Grade A durians currently range around 105,000 VND/kg, while Grade B durians are priced at 75,000 VND/kg. Other durian varieties such as Six Huu Grade A durians reach approximately 78,000 VND/kg, and Chuong Bo Grade A durians range from 60,000 to 63,000 VND/kg.
Market trend analysis at the end of the year.
Overall, the durian market in the last days of December is maintaining a positive trend. The fact that Thai durian has regained the 92,000 VND/kg mark is an important signal supporting the sentiment of farmers and traders. According to market experts, this stability is likely to continue as the market prepares to enter a period of sluggish trading before the New Year's holiday.
