Hanoi: Vietnam's durian exports are regaining momentum, supported by rising output, recovering overseas shipments, and the approaching Central Highlands harvest. However, prices in the Chinese market remain under pressure amid abundant supply, softer consumer demand, and intensifying regional competition. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association expects the country's durian exports to exceed 2 billion USD by the end of July. If the Central Highlands harvest proceeds smoothly and pending issues related to growing-area and packing-house codes are resolved promptly, exports could generate an additional 2 billion USD in the remaining months of the year. This would push the whole-year figure beyond 4 billion USD, up from 3.8 billion USD last year.