The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) on May 21 updated its records to include 829 growing area codes and 131 packing facility codes for Vietnamese durian, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.

The Plant Production and Protection Department under Vietnam's Ministry  of Agriculture and Environment underlined that the expansion of this list creates favorable conditions to boost Vietnamese durian exports to the Chinese market.

Local authorities and businesses are urged to proactively seize this opportunity while strictly adhering to regulations on plant quarantine and food safety to ensure sustainable export growth.

In the first four months of 2025, Vietnam’s durian exports to China reached only about $130 million, equivalent to 35,000 tons. This represents a sharp decline compared to over $500 million during the same period in 2024.