Declining production set to drive up Vietnamese mangosteen prices
May 02, 2024 | Produce Report |
Ongoing hot weather in Binh Duong, Vietnam, is expected to decrease mangosteen production by 70%. Binh Duong, known for various fruits, has over 1,000 hectares of mangosteen. The city of Thuan An leads with 600 hectares. Production fluctuates yearly, but this year's decline is due to prolonged heat and pest issues. A policy to support growers ended in 2021, and rising agricultural costs further challenge them. Wholesale prices for mangosteens range from 50,000 to 80,000 dong ($1.97–3.15) per kilogram and are expected to rise due to limited supply. Growers hope for new government policies to maintain profitability.
Read more
Viewed Articles
May 02, 2024 | Produce Report | Ongoing hot weather in Binh Duong, Vietnam, is expected to decrease mangosteen production by 70%. Binh Duong, known for various fruits, has over 1,000 hectares of mango
Read More
August 14, 2026 | Philippine News Agency | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Eastern Visayas is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) producing processed foods to obtain
July 21, 2026 | The Asia Business Daily | The launch of a refrigerated freight train linking Thailand, Laos, and China has significantly improved the efficiency of durian transportation, reducing pric
July 21, 2026 | The Star | Malaysia reported a 36.7% decline in durian imports from Thailand during the first half of the year, indicating that imported fruit is not the main cause of current oversupp
August 16, 2026 | Vietnam + | Vietnamese agricultural exporters are being urged to adapt proactively to increasingly diverse sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements in major markets. The EU is p
June 26, 2026 | vnExpress | Mangosteen prices in southern Vietnam have fallen to their lowest levels in years due to abundant harvests and increased market supply. Farmers are selling mangosteens for
