The Chinese Durian Market Is Expected to Form a New Pattern

Durians with golden - yellow flesh and rich aroma have become a new favorite in the fruit industry in recent years. Currently, China is the world's largest importer and consumer of durians. A report from CIC Industry Research shows that in 2023, the import value of durians in China reached 47.55 billion yuan, an increase of 20.405 billion yuan compared with 2022. The retail scale of durians reached 77.71 billion yuan, an increase of 28.71 billion yuan compared with 2022.

At present, although a small amount of durians are produced in some areas of Hainan, the huge domestic demand for durians still relies on imports. Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines are traditional importing countries, and Malaysia has also emerged. A durian industry insider told the Beijing News reporter that the Montong durians from Thailand and Vietnam dominate the domestic market, with far - ahead sales. In addition, varieties such as Chanee, Monthong (early - season), Long - stalk Kan Yao from Thailand, and Kan Yao from Vietnam are also deeply loved by consumers.

With the entry of Malaysia, will the price of durians in the domestic market drop? Relevant personnel from Xinrongmao analyzed to the Beijing News reporter that the supply of durians in the domestic market is increasing year by year, but the audience and consumer demand are also continuously increasing. The supply - demand relationship of shortage will not change much in a short time, so the price will not drop significantly in the short term. "It can be seen from the increasing import volume of fresh - eating durians in China year by year and the continuously rising price. In recent years, the volume and price have been rising simultaneously."