Thai Durian Export to Face Tougher Competition in China’s Market
The BoT analyzed the situation of Thai durian fruit market. Thailand has been the world’s top durian exporter over the past 10 years, particularly to the major market in China with the significant growth over the past five years.
China’s durian demand lifts global sales by 400%, Southeast Asian exporters seek to reap rewards from RCEP trade deal
China’s appetite for durian has increased global demand for the uniquely pungent tropical fruit by 400 per cent, with Southeast Asian exporters looking to a regional trade deal for help to sell even more, according to HSBC.
Demand for the world’s smelliest fruit has soared 400%, fueled by China’s ‘craze’
Some say it’s sticky-sweet, others say it smells like socks. Love it or hate it, the appetite for durians is growing voraciously — especially in China.
Thailand Has Become World’s No.1 in Durian Export
The estimated total value of durian globally is approximately 1,411 million USD, an increase of 73% from last year. China is still the No.1
Black Thorn (D200)
Black Thorn, also known as O Shei, varies a lot in terms of size, but can be recognized by it is perfectly plump pumpkin shape and squat little stem, about as long as a thumb. The bottom has a little belly-button indent that protects the durian’s dried up flower stamen from breaking off as it grows, creating a blackened “thorn” that protrudes and gives the durian its name.