Vietnamese jackfruit: types, size codes, classes and season
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Short answer. Vietnam ships two jackfruit types: Thai super-early and red-flesh. Most comes from Tien Giang (now Dong Thap), which has about 16,000 ha and 300,000 t a year. Fruit is harvested all year, with the main supply from about April to August, and is sized in five codes by fruit weight under ASEAN Stan 17:2010.
How is jackfruit sized?
| Size code | Fruit weight |
|---|---|
| 1 | Over 25 kg |
| 2 | 21–25 kg |
| 3 | 16–20 kg |
| 4 | 10–15 kg |
| 5 | Under 10 kg |
A tolerance of 10 % to the next size applies.
Which classes apply?
| Class | Skin defects |
|---|---|
| Extra | Almost none |
| Class I | At most 10 % of the surface |
| Class II | At most 15 % of the surface |
The reference is ASEAN Stan 17:2010. Codex has no specific standard for jackfruit.
When is jackfruit in season?
| Months | Supply (indicative) |
|---|---|
| April–August | Main supply |
| September–March | Available; orchards are harvested all year |
Where is it grown?
The centre is Tien Giang (now Dong Thap): the districts of Cai Be, Cai Lay, Chau Thanh and Tan Phuoc. Jackfruit also comes from Lam Dong, Dak Lak and Gia Lai; from Dong Nai and Tay Ninh; and from Vinh Long, Dong Thap and Can Tho.
How ripe is the fruit?
Jackfruit is shipped unripe and ripens at destination. As a reference, well-ripened jackfruit reads about 24 °Brix, with total sugars of 15–17 % and acidity of about 0.3 %. This is a reference, not a standard.
Frequently asked questions
Is jackfruit available all year?
Yes. The main supply runs from about April to August; availability in other months is confirmed with each quotation.
Is there a Codex standard for jackfruit?
No. The ASEAN standard is used for classes and sizes.
Which sizes can I order?
Codes 1–5 by fruit weight. The size is confirmed with the quotation.
Packing and cold chain are in jackfruit packing, storage temperature and shipping. Full specifications are on the jackfruit page; for a price, use the jackfruit quotation form.
Sources
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.