Durian prices today, January 29th: Grade A Thai durian reaches 140,000 VND/kg in the Mekong Delta.
Durian prices remain high in the Mekong Delta due to limited off-season supply and strong export demand to the Chinese market.
Today, January 29, 2026, the durian market in the Mekong Delta region recorded stable and high prices. With the upcoming Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), the combination of scarce off-season supply and strong export demand has pushed the price of Grade A Thai durian to 140,000 VND/kg.
Detailed price trends in the Western region.
In key areas such as Tien Giang, Cai Lay, and Dong Thap, purchase prices are clearly categorized based on fruit quality and the percentage meeting export standards. Specifically, Grade A Thai durian is currently priced from 135,000 to 140,000 VND/kg, Grade B at 110,000 to 120,000 VND/kg, and Grade C from 60,000 to 75,000 VND/kg.
For Ri6 durian, the current purchase price for grade A is around 77,000 – 78,000 VND/kg, grade B is 62,000 – 63,000 VND/kg, and grade C ranges from 32,000 – 40,000 VND/kg. In addition, other specialty durian varieties also maintain good prices.
- Musang King:Grade A sells for 116,000 – 120,000 VND/kg; Grade B sells for 80,000 – 90,000 VND/kg.
- Chuong Bo durian:Grade A: 72,000 – 75,000 VND/kg.
- Six Huu's durian:Grade A remains at 80,000 VND/kg.
Market drivers
According to market analysis, current prices remain stable mainly due to limited supply from the off-season crop, while purchasing warehouses are accelerating their stockpiling to fulfill large orders from China. Even defective durians are trading at relatively high prices, with Grade A defective Thai durians reaching 85,000 – 90,000 VND/kg.
Developing high-tech raw material areas.
To achieve sustainable export goals, the Lam Dong province's agricultural sector is collaborating with businesses to implement a high-tech durian cultivation model in Hoa Bac commune. The model covers 6.3 hectares and involves five households that have already obtained export-oriented cultivation area codes.
The project focuses on standardizing processes from post-harvest care to flowering treatment and monitoring pesticide residues. The application of VietGAP standards and a traceability system is expected to help farmers establish standardized raw material areas, enhancing their competitiveness in the international market.
