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Southeast Asia durian industry
Laos can now ship fresh durians to China, competing with Southeast Asian peers

Laos can now ship fresh durians to China, competing with Southeast Asian peers

Laos has gained approval for fresh durian exports to China, joining a host of Southeast Asian suppliers in the race for a share of the world’s largest durian market.
Indonesia sends first frozen durian shipment to China

Indonesia sends first frozen durian shipment to China

Myanmar gears up to enter global durian market

Myanmar gears up to enter global durian market

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia has generated RM6.37 billion (US$1.51 billion) over the last seven years from its durian exports to China, which include pulp, paste and frozen and fresh whole fruits.
October 7, 2025 | 03:24 pm PT
Cambodia sends first fresh durian shipment to China

Cambodia sends first fresh durian shipment to China

Cambodia has shipped its first batch of fresh durians to China after receiving final permission from the latter’s customs authority earlier this month.
July 21, 2025 | 01:22 am PT
Cambodia can now ship fresh durians to China after over 100 farms, packing facilities approved

Cambodia can now ship fresh durians to China after over 100 farms, packing facilities approved

Cambodia has received final permission from China’s customs authority to export fresh durians after the approval of 112 durian plantations and 30 packing facilities.
July 6, 2025 | 11:23 pm PT
China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s imports of fresh durians plummeted by a third in the first five months of 2025 as tighter quality inspections disrupted shipments from large suppliers like Vietnam and Thailand.
July 6, 2025 | 03:27 pm PT
China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

Cambodia has entered China’s durian market, becoming the latest Southeast Asian contender to challenge regional powerhouses like Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia for a share of the trade.
May 20, 2025 | 08:55 pm PT
China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durian industry is booming and drawing in investors, yet it remains far from competing with Southeast Asian suppliers.
April 22, 2025 | 09:00 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
China durian imports hit record-high as Vietnam, Malaysia battle Thailand for market share

China durian imports hit record-high as Vietnam, Malaysia battle Thailand for market share

China imported a record US$6.99 billion worth of durians in 2024 as Vietnam and Malaysia compete with Thailand for shares of the world’s largest durian market.
February 2, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Growing demand for durian ignites culinary boom in China

Growing demand for durian ignites culinary boom in China

Durian-themed restaurants, ranging from buffets and hotpots to drinks and desserts, have been mushrooming in Chinese cities as the durian craze extends beyond just fresh fruit.
January 5, 2025 | 07:36 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
Durian supply dwindles as exports surge and off-season harvest falters

Durian supply dwindles as exports surge and off-season harvest falters

Durian is in short supply as the off-season harvest is off to a rough start while demand for the fruit is increasing.
November 5, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
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