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
May 11, 2026 | Pattaya Mail | Thailand is preparing measures to stabilize durian and mangosteen prices as harvest volumes increase in Chanthaburi province. Authorities are responding to challenges inc
May 11, 2026 | The Straits Times | Malaysia’s Penang durian growers have introduced a QR code tracking system to combat counterfeit durians and protect the reputation of premium Penang varieties. Each
April 16, 2026 | The Straits Times | A rare price reversal is occurring in the fruit market, with mangosteens becoming more expensive than durians due to limited supply. Reduced mangosteen production
May 17, 2026 | The Nation | Thailand is strengthening durian quality standards to maintain competitiveness in global markets, particularly China. The government aims to boost durian export revenue bey
February 10, 2026 | The New York Times | Malaysia’s durian industry is facing a sharp downturn despite strong demand from China, as shifting consumer preferences toward fresh rather than frozen durian
