Avocado Prices Soar in Đắk Nông 2025 Amid Poor Harvest: Challenges & Opportunities for Exporters

Source: Bơ Đăk Nông

In early May 2025, avocado orchards in Đắk Nông Province were unusually quiet compared to previous bustling harvest seasons. Farmers were initially thrilled by the spike in avocado prices but were soon distressed by a sharp drop in output, with many orchards nearly wiped out.

Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Tuấn from Hamlet 8, Quảng Khê Commune, Đắk Glong District, was among the pioneering growers of the 034 avocado variety since 2011. With more than 300 avocado trees, he used to harvest over 20 tons per season in previous years, but this year’s yield is expected to be just under 10 tons—half the usual average.

“This year’s weather hasn’t been favorable. When the avocados were flowering, strong winds and off-season rains hit. Plus, avocado prices were so low in previous years—sometimes just 2,000 VND/kg—that I hesitated to invest in proper care. The trees survived by piggybacking on the fertilizer meant for coffee and pepper plants. Now that prices are high, it’s a poor crop,” he shared.

Mrs. Lê Thị Kim Liên from Hamlet 17, Nhân Cơ Commune, Đắk R’lấp District, has had over 200 avocado trees for more than a decade. Last year, her orchard yielded around 20 tons, but this year it’s estimated to produce less than 2 tons. She explained that unexpected downpours and strong winds during the flowering stage affected fruit setting. Some trees didn’t bear fruit at all. “This time last year, I had already sold several hundred kilos. This year, I haven’t taken a single fruit to market. High prices but no harvest—it’s heartbreaking,” she said.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Đắk Nông, the province currently has about 13,000 hectares of avocados, mostly intercropped with coffee and pepper. In recent years, average production reached 60,000 tons annually. However, this year’s unfavorable weather has caused drastic yield reductions, with some areas nearly wiped out.

The current early-season price for 034 avocados ranges from 18,000 to 36,000 VND/kg depending on quality and buyer, marking one of the best price points in recent years. Ironically, due to the poor harvest, many farmers have no stock to sell. Initial sales efforts are also sluggish as outlets still heavily rely on independent traders and spontaneous markets.

Once considered a key crop in the region’s agricultural transition, Đắk Nông avocados—especially varieties like 034 and Booth—were known for their high quality and market appeal. Yet in recent years, unstable prices, lack of reliable buyers, and limited post-harvest processing and preservation channels have diminished their status.

In light of this year’s poor harvest, farmers are urging authorities to offer long-term solutions from improved care techniques to support for sales, deep processing, and establishing stable markets. Building supply chains, applying advanced technology, and forecasting market trends are crucial for sustainable growth.

If decisive action is taken by authorities, and strong links are forged between businesses and growers, avocados still have the potential to be a valuable economic crop for Đắk Nông farmers in the near future.

Source: Frozen Avocado TMICORP

TMICORP: Delivering Quality Frozen Avocados Amid a Difficult Harvest

Despite the severe drop in avocado yields across Đắk Nông, TMICORP remains committed to its mission of providing high-quality frozen avocado products at stable prices. Leveraging a flexible sourcing strategy, advanced preservation technology, and long-standing partnerships with growers, the company has managed to secure premium-grade avocados from remaining viable orchards while supporting farmers through this tough season.

What sets us apart?

• Strict quality control at every stage
• International food safety certifications
• Sustainable farming partnerships in Vietnam
• Global logistics and dependable supply chain

Whether you’re scaling up avocado-based recipes or looking for reliable bulk avocado supply, TMICORP’s frozen avocados offer the perfect solution—nutritious, delicious, and always in season.

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Conclusion: Turning Crisis into Opportunity

While the 2025 avocado harvest in Đắk Nông has left many farmers disheartened, the situation also sheds light on the urgent need for sustainable agricultural solutions, stronger market linkages, and better post-harvest strategies. Companies like TMICORP demonstrate that even in difficult seasons, it’s possible to maintain product quality and market consistency through innovation and collaboration with local growers.

For importers and food businesses worldwide, this is the perfect time to secure a reliable supply of premium frozen avocado from a trusted Vietnamese partner. Let’s turn short-term adversity into long-term growth—together.