Durian prices today, March 16th: Grade A Thai durian drops to 140,000 VND/kg, Ri6 durian remains stable.
On March 16th, the price of Grade A Thai durian decreased by 5,000 - 10,000 VND/kg, falling to 140,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, the prices of Ri6 and Musang King varieties remained stable at purchasing warehouses.
On March 16th, the durian market saw price adjustments at purchasing warehouses in the Mekong Delta region. Notably, Grade A Thai durian prices decreased by 5,000 to 10,000 VND/kg compared to the previous trading session, while other varieties such as Ri6 and Musang King remained relatively stable.
Details on the price of Thai durian in the Western region of Vietnam.
In key areas such as Tien Giang, Cai Lay, and Dong Thap, Thai durian is currently the commodity experiencing the most significant price fluctuations. Specifically, Grade A Thai durian is being purchased at 140,000 VND/kg. For lower grades, prices vary based on fruit quality and the percentage of durians meeting standards at the warehouse.
- Thai durian, grade B:Prices fluctuate around 120,000 VND/kg.
- Thai durian, grade C:Prices range from 68,000 to 85,000 VND/kg.
- Thai Durian CD:Prices fluctuate around 70,000 VND/kg.
In addition, specific prices are listed for different grades of Thai durian: graded Thai durian at 65,000 VND/kg, heavy graded Thai durian at approximately 50,000 VND/kg, and firm-fleshed Thai durian at 22,000 VND/kg.
Prices for Ri6 durian and other varieties remain stable.
In contrast to the downward trend of Thai durian, Ri6 durian has maintained stable prices. In the Mekong Delta region, the purchase prices are maintained as follows:
| Generic | Category A (VND/kg) | Category B (VND/kg) | Classification C (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ri6 | 82,000 - 85,000 | 67,000 - 70,000 | 60,000 - 65,000 |
| Musang King | 133,000 - 140,000 | 115,000 - 120,000 | 60,000 - 65,000 (rejected items) |
| Stable | 85,000 - 90,000 | 70,000 - 77,000 | But |
| Six Friends | 95,000 - 110,000 | Contact warehouse | But |
For the lower-priced segment of the Ri6 variety, the CD grade currently ranges from 38,000 to 42,000 VND/kg, while the cream-colored Ri6 is priced from 17,000 to 22,000 VND/kg. The price adjustment of Thai durian in today's trading session is considered a technical market adjustment based on the actual quality of incoming shipments and demand from export partners.
