Durian exports from Vietnam are rebounding strongly, bringing in $1.2 billion in the first 7 months of the year, though this figure is still down 25% compared to the same period last year.
In a sustainable durian orchard in Lam Dong, improved root health and pesticide residue management have increased the proportion of first-grade fruit to over 85% and annual profits by 30% compared to previous methods.
Durian leads the recovery, along with a 67% increase in US purchases, helping fruit and vegetable export turnover reach 4.6 billion USD in the first 8 months.
