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In Vietnam's coffee heartland, farmers are transforming their livelihoods by planting durian trees, tripling their income after China opened its market in 2022. One province's durian acreage has jumped from 15,000 to 45,000 hectares in just four years.
Japanese importers are snapping up tiny Thai durians perfect for small households, while Thailand's premium fruit pavilion just landed over $334 million in orders. The shift toward bite-sized durians could open massive new markets for Thai farmers.
