Vietnam's durian exports have recovered since May 2025, showing increased volumes over the past three months. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in May, June, and July, the country exported 7,745 batches of fresh durians totaling over 207,000 tons, more than 10 times higher than in the first four months of the year. In the same period, 560 batches of frozen durians weighing nearly 16,000 tons were shipped, an increase of almost 64.3%.
Director of the Plant Production and Protection Department, Huynh Tan Dat, said Vietnam plans to develop a cadmium contamination map for durian-growing areas. He noted this will be a key measure to ensure food safety, comply with import market requirements, and maintain export growth. "This is a prerequisite for Vietnamese durians not only to maintain their foothold in China but also to conquer premium markets such as the U.S., the EU, Japan, and the Republic of Korea," Dat said.
All results from the mapping project will be digitised and integrated into the plantation area management system. This will allow authorities, businesses, and farmers to access information and take proactive steps to prevent risks.
The initial survey will focus on major durian-growing areas. Current monitoring shows that the southeastern and Central Highlands regions have not recorded major warnings, so data collection will start in other regions, including the Mekong Delta. Once the mapping is complete, the system will be expanded and regularly updated.
Alongside mapping, soil improvement models will be applied to reduce heavy metal content. These include using organic fertilisers, adding lime to increase soil pH, and applying biological products to limit cadmium absorption by plants.
Source: Vietnam+