Jackfruit packing, storage temperature and shipping from Vietnam
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Short answer. Jackfruit ships as whole fruit wrapped in net or paper: one or two fruit per ventilated carton of about 12–20 kg by sea, or one fruit per carton of 8–15 kg by air. It is loaded unripe at 13 °C, plus or minus 1 °C, and keeps 2–4 weeks. A 40' reefer carries about 1,200–1,500 cartons loose-loaded (about 20–22 t), or about 800–1,000 cartons on 20 pallets.
How is jackfruit packed?
| Item | Sea | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | 1–2 fruit, about 12–20 kg | 1 fruit, 8–15 kg |
| Load | Loose-loaded: about 1,200–1,500 cartons (about 20–22 t) per 40' reefer. On 20 ISPM 15 pallets: about 800–1,000 cartons | From 50 cartons per shipment |
Fruit is wrapped in net or paper inside a ventilated carton. Some buyers take bulk fruit in mesh bags. The number of cartons per container depends on fruit size and is confirmed with the packing house in the quotation. For air, the forwarder confirms the chargeable weight.
Which settings apply?
| Item | Setting |
|---|---|
| Set point | 13 °C, plus or minus 1 °C |
| Relative humidity | 85–95 % |
| Storage life | 2–4 weeks, by variety and maturity |
| At loading | Unripe |
Why not ship colder?
Fruit held below 12 °C and then warmed shows browning, off-odour and decay.
Why is jackfruit shipped unripe?
At 28 °C the fruit can ripen in about 3 days. Shipping unripe fruit at 13 °C keeps it inside its 2–4 week storage life.
Can jackfruit be wrapped in plastic film?
Not in sealed film: sealed LDPE causes carbon dioxide injury. Perforated LDPE keeps fruit about 2 weeks at 12 °C.
How is jackfruit ripened at destination?
Ethylene at 100 ppm for 24 hours at 20–25 °C speeds the ripening of mature fruit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest air order?
50 cartons, one fruit per carton.
How heavy is one carton?
About 12–20 kg by sea and 8–15 kg by air, depending on fruit size.
How is the price quoted?
In the quotation only, for your size code and route.
Types, sizes and season are in Vietnamese jackfruit: types, size codes, classes and season. Full specifications are on the jackfruit page; to order, use the jackfruit quotation form.
Last reviewed 12 November 2026 by VIET FARM EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED, Ho Chi Minh City. Figures come from our jackfruit specification; they are indicative and confirmed with each quotation.