A consignment of 22.24 tons of frozen durian from Vietnam recently made its way into China, signifying the first delivery since the fruit received approval for export to China last August.
The delivery passed through the Bac Luan II border crossing, which is part of the Mong Cay (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border duo, undergoing rigorous inspection.
Chen Jiqing, who leads Guangxi Dongxing Customs Declaration Co., Ltd., stated that this shipment of frozen durians comes from Vietnam’s Lam Dong province. Following the completion of the necessary customs formalities, these products will be distributed to various domestic food-processing enterprises.
Long-lasting frozen durians are convenient for consumption and suitable for various food-processing applications. They have gained significant popularity amongst both Chinese consumers and businesses involved in food manufacturing.
The importation of frozen durians has opened up fresh possibilities for Sino-Vietnamese agricultural commerce, expanding the array of farm goods entering through the border checkpoints. In order to assist companies more effectively, Dongxing Customs has appointed specialists to offer thorough support and guidance to these enterprises.
During his official trip to China, Minister Do Duc Duy from Vietnam, who serves as the Minister of Agriculture and Environment, met with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister of the General Administration of Customs, on May 28. They discussed ways to collaborate and address issues aimed at removing barriers.
challenges faced when exporting agricultural, forestry, and aquatic goods from Vietnam to China
, especially durian.
As reported by the Department of Vietnam Customs, during the initial four-month span of 2025, the commercial value of Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and aquatics goods traded with China amounted to approximately $5.07 billion, marking an increase of 3.7% compared to the corresponding timeframe in 2024. Specifically, Vietnamese exports dipped slightly by 1.1%, totaling roughly $3.62 billion, whereas imports surged significantly by 17.6%, reaching about $1.45 billion.
So far, the two parties have endorsed 28 accords and protocols concerning the trade of agricultural goods. Numerous items have been formally shipped to China, such as watermelons, mangosteens, durians, rambutans, longans, jackfruits, birds’ nests, crocodiles, farm-raised monkeys, and dairy products.
