Indonesia seeks to increase its share of the global durian market following China's rejection of contaminated durian shipments from Thailand. While negotiations for a frozen durian export agreement are underway, Indonesia faces logistical challenges and competition from Vietnam, which has a geographical advantage and cultivates the popular Durian Montong variety.
A woman walks past a durian delicacies stall on Dec. 29, 2024, on a street in Hong Kong, China . - AFP
This “will create an opportunity for Indonesia to supply durian directly to China,” says Liferdi Lukman, director of floriculture at the Indonesian Agriculture Ministry’s Horticulture Directorate General. As the durian market in China continues to grow, Indonesia has been positioning itself as a strong contender. In 2023, Indonesia produced around 1.83 million tonnes of durian, a significant volume that reflects the fruit’s growing importance in South-East Asia. Often referred to as the"King of Fruit," durian is native to the region, with Borneo regarded as its birthplace.
Vietnam, Indonesia’s neighbour, is already positioning itself as a formidable competitor, partly because of its proximity to China."Vietnam is much closer to China, making it easier to export fresh durian," Sigit adds.
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