Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.
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China’s imports of durians soared last year, but its main supplier, Thailand, has been losing market share as the world’s chief buyer of the pungent tropical fruit lets in exports from Vietnam and the Philippines. China imported 1.4 million tonnes of durian in 2023, up 69 per cent from the previous yea
Southeast Asian countries are looking to cash in on China’s growing love for durian, and new agreements with the Philippines and Malaysia could be a boon for the tropical fruit trade.