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Tropical fruit
Durian, mango, papaya, and more
Tropical fruit– tax –
Durian, mango, papaya, and more
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Dak Lak province launches a fruit-processing cluster: the growing region moves to a "process and ship out" stage
In Dak Lak province in Vietnam's Central Highlands, a "fruit export-processing cluster (industrial park)" that brings fruit grading, refrigeration, inspection, and logistics together in one place has gotten under way. Launched on June 20, 2026, this project sees this region—known for coffee exports—treat fruit, durian in particular, as... -
Even in a poor harvest, unstoppable: Vietnamese lychee ships to Japan, Australia, the UK, and the EU at peak
Vietnam's 2026 lychee has a poor early-season harvest, down 35 to 50% year on year. Even so, shipments to Japan, Australia, the UK, and the EU do not stop, with June the shipping peak. For Japanese produce buyers, we examine sourcing design for the short season and sales-floor strategy in a high-price year. -
Vietnamese durian rebounds from the bottom: how to read the sourcing
Domestic wholesale prices for Vietnamese durian have turned around late in the harvest. Ri6 Grade A has recovered to 55,000–60,000 dong. We explain the structure of export regulations that move prices, and the sourcing timing that Japanese frozen and processing buyers should read. -
Dak Lak Province heads for its first 'Durian Festival': why a producing region takes on the nation
In August 2026, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam's largest durian producing area, will hold its first province-level 'Durian Festival'. A procession of about 500 trucks will challenge the Guinness records. We read the region's branding and its shift to processing and tourism as a leading indicator for Japan's durian sourcing. -
Vietnamese durian exports stall at an inspection bottleneck—a shortage of labs analyzing cadmium and yellow dye sends the Ri6 variety's price down 20%, with 80 facilities halting operations
Vietnamese durian exports have stalled due to a shortage of inspection labs. With inspection concentrated at 13 accredited facilities, the Ri6 variety dropped 20%. We report the full picture of an abnormal situation in which 80 facilities in Dong Thap province have halted operations and hundreds of containers are stuck. -
Mangosteen
Overview: Mangosteen is a tropical fruit called the "queen of fruits," and about 50,000 tonnes are produced a year in southern Vietnam. Called "mang cut" in Vietnamese, it has white flesh inside a thick purple rind, with an elegant balance of sweetness and acidity. Mainly for domestic consu... -
Banana
Overview: Vietnam's banana production is about 2.5 million tonnes a year, making it one of Southeast Asia's major producers. Domestically, besides the Cavendish variety, many native varieties are grown. Mainly for domestic consumption, but exports to China, South Korea, and Japan have been increasing, and commercial large-scale... -
Avocado
Overview: Vietnam's avocado production is about 150,000 tonnes a year, a scale second only to Indonesia in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese avocados have a high fat content and a creamy texture. Large, good-quality varieties such as BO-034 and Reed are grown. With rising domestic consu... -
Passion fruit
Overview: Passion fruit is a fruit whose cultivated area is expanding rapidly in Vietnam's Central Highlands, with annual production of about 200,000 tonnes. Called "chanh day" in Vietnamese, it is characterized by strong acidity and a distinctive aroma. Demand as a juice raw material is rising both at home and abroad... -
Rambutan
Overview: Rambutan is a tropical fruit widely grown in southern Vietnam, with an annual output of about 300,000 tonnes. Characterized by its red, hairy skin, it is called 'chom chom' in Vietnamese. The sweet, juicy flesh is similar to lychee but is larger and more satisfying to eat. Mai...
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