Durian prices today, January 20th: Grade A Thai durian prices surge to 140,000 VND/kg.
Prices for Grade A Thai durian have seen a significant increase, reaching 140,000 VND/kg in the Mekong Delta region due to high export demand to China during the upcoming Tet holiday.
Today, January 20th, durian prices recorded a strong increase for Thai durian varieties, reaching a high of 140,000 VND/kg at warehouses in the Mekong Delta region. This fluctuation is occurring as the market enters its peak consumption period leading up to the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) and demand for exports to China increases, while supply from orchards is currently scarce.
Details on durian prices in the Mekong Delta
In key localities such as Tien Giang, Cai Lay, and Dong Thap, Grade A Thai durian is leading the upward trend with purchase prices ranging from 112,000 to 140,000 VND/kg. The specific price depends on the quality of the fruit and the percentage of each batch meeting export standards.
Reference price list for durian as of January 20th:
| Type of durian | Classify | Purchase price (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Thai durian | Type A | 112,000 – 140,000 |
| Type B | 90,000 – 95,000 | |
| Type C | Approximately 50,000 | |
| Ri6 durian | Type A | 74,000 – 77,000 |
| Type B | 58,000 – 60,000 | |
| Type C | 32,000 – 40,000 | |
| Musang King | Type A | 110,000 – 115,000 |
| Black Thorn | Type A | Approximately 160,000 |
For substandard Thai durian, the purchase price for grade A durian currently ranges from 85,000 to 90,000 VND/kg, while grade B durian is priced at 70,000 to 75,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, the price for inferior Thai durian remains low, at 48,000 to 53,000 VND/kg.
The Dong Thap market is experiencing strong purchasing power.
In Dong Thap, businesses are purchasing Grade I Monthong (Thai) durian at warehouses for 105,000 – 110,000 VND/kg, while the purchase price at the farm remains at nearly 90,000 VND/kg. At this price, farmers growing Monthong durian can earn a profit of nearly 50,000 VND/kg. For Ri6 durian, the purchase price at warehouses reaches over 70,000 VND/kg, helping farmers achieve a profit of approximately 30,000 VND/kg.
Reasons driving up prices
According to market experts, this price increase stems from two key factors:
- Export demand:The Chinese market is increasing its purchases to meet consumer demand during the Lunar New Year holiday.
- Limited supply:In Tien Giang and Dong Thap provinces, the area of durian trees ready for harvest is now limited, creating a situation where demand exceeds supply locally.
Notably, hydrological conditions in Dong Thap are improving as salinity levels in the Tien River are trending downwards. The ensured freshwater supply helps durian orchards develop stably, minimizing risks during the dry season and promising a more abundant supply for the period after Tet (Lunar New Year).
Forecasts indicate that from now until the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, durian prices, especially for high-quality varieties intended for export, are likely to remain high or experience further slight upward adjustments.
