Durian exports through Lào Cai exceed $900 million as growing-region prices hold steady
From January 1 to November 4, 2026, agricultural exports through Lào Cai exceeded $1.213 billion. Durian accounted for more than $918 million, or about 76%. On November 9, durian purchase prices in Vietnam’s main growing regions were unchanged from November 6.
According to Lào Cai International Border Gate Customs, total imports and exports through Lào Cai exceeded $2.3 billion from January 1 to November 4, 2026. Exports exceeded $1.265 billion and imports exceeded $1.035 billion. Agricultural exports topped $1.213 billion, accounting for about 96% of total exports through the border gates during the period.
Durian was the highest-value agricultural export during the period, exceeding $918 million and accounting for about 76% of agricultural exports. Other agricultural exports exceeded $295 million. Agricultural imports through Lào Cai exceeded $441 million over the same period.
On November 9, durian purchase prices in Vietnam’s main growing regions were unchanged from November 6. Selected Thai-variety durians fetched the highest prices in both the Southwest and Southeast, at 94,000–95,000 Vietnamese dong per kilogram. Bulk prices for the variety in both regions were 75,000–77,000 dong per kilogram.
Durian purchase prices in Vietnam’s main growing regions remained stable on November 9.（VietVance）
In the Southwest, selected RI6 durians were purchased for 63,000–65,000 dong per kilogram, while bulk RI6 fetched 48,000–50,000 dong per kilogram. In the Central Highlands, selected RI6 durians were priced at 52,000–54,000 dong per kilogram, and selected Thai-variety durians at 72,000–74,000 dong per kilogram. All these prices were unchanged from November 6.
Comparison of durian purchase prices in Vietnam’s main growing regions on November 9 and November 6.（VietVance）
Customs officials said trade in major goods, including machinery and equipment, consumer goods and agricultural products, had increased in value. Lào Cai province plans to continue improving customs clearance capacity, facilitating the movement of goods and helping businesses meet import markets’ requirements for product quality, traceability and plant quarantine.
Source: VietVance
