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Why is Malaysia chopping down 1,000 durian trees?

Why is Malaysia chopping down 1,000 durian trees?

The Malaysian government has cut down over 1,000 durian trees in recent days, claiming that they were illegally grown on state-controlled land, despite farmers’ protests.
Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements

Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements

Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia is preparing to begin shipping durians to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit where Vietnam and Thailand are currently the top suppliers.
March 25, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month

Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month

Exports of fruit and vegetables fell by 10.5% year-on-year in March to an estimated US$421 million, marking the third consecutive month of decline.
March 24, 2025 | 08:07 pm PT
Farmers concerned over declining durian prices as peak harvest nears

Farmers concerned over declining durian prices as peak harvest nears

Vietnamese durian farmers are bracing for a potential price drop as the main harvest season approaches, amid stricter import regulations from China, the largest market for the fruit.
March 9, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

The Philippines has exported a batch of frozen durian worth PHP8.2 million (US$142,000) to China, marking its first shipment to the world’s largest market for the fruit.
February 24, 2025 | 03:10 am PT
Consumers warned about cheap ‘rescue’ durians rejected by China

Consumers warned about cheap ‘rescue’ durians rejected by China

Consumers are being urged to be cautious when purchasing low-priced durians marketed as “rescue durians” after being rejected for export to China.
February 15, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Durian prices plummet as China’s stricter quality requirements hit exports

Durian prices plummet as China’s stricter quality requirements hit exports

With exports decimated by China’s new auramine O testing requirement, durian prices at the farm gate in the Mekong Delta have plummeted by 60-70% to VND47,000 (US$1.86) per kilogram.
February 8, 2025 | 08:18 pm PT
Fruit, vegetable exports decline as China raises quality bar

Fruit, vegetable exports decline as China raises quality bar

Vietnam exported US$417 million worth of fruits and vegetables in January, down 5.2% year-on-year and 11.3% from the previous month as China tightened safety requirements.
February 3, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Public urged to save durian exporters with distress sales at $1.6 per kilogram

Public urged to save durian exporters with distress sales at $1.6 per kilogram

There are public calls to save durian exporters who, because of delays caused by China's new thorough screening for a carcinogenic chemical, are making distress sales at home.
January 27, 2025 | 01:17 am PT
China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

Vietnam’s durian exports to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit, rose by 50% year-on-year to 721,000 tons in the first 11 months of 2024.
January 14, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
Vietnam durian exports to China surpass Thailand’s

Vietnam durian exports to China surpass Thailand’s

Vietnam exported 177,000 tons of durians worth US$640.72 million to China in September, surpassing Thailand as the top supplier of the fruit to that market.
November 19, 2024 | 06:15 pm PT
Southeast Asian durian producers unconcerned about potential Chinese competition

Southeast Asian durian producers unconcerned about potential Chinese competition

Southeast Asian durian producers are more worried about oversupply from fast-paced farm expansion than the effects of China’s push for durian self-sufficiency.
November 12, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
Laos' sprouting durian industry strives for exports to China

Laos' sprouting durian industry strives for exports to China

Durian production in Laos has come to fruition and the industry is seeking opportunities to export to China – the world’s largest consumer of the stinky fruit.
October 27, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
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