Vietnamese durian toward a record US$4.5 billion as China expands inspection labs to 50
On July 31, China Customs additionally accredited 18 Vietnamese testing labs, bringing the total to 50. The congestion in customs clearance to China has eased, and 2026 durian exports are heading for a record US$4.5 billion. We unpack the imbalance of 90% of exports going to China and the impact on Japan's frozen-durian sourcing.
