Fruitful friendship
'King of fruits' helps connect Chinese and Malaysian people
By HOU CHENCHEN |
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-10-27 10:45
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Today, China is the world's largest consumer of durian, with Malaysia playing a pivotal role in meeting this insatiable demand. The strength of this demand is clear from the numbers.
In 2024, China's durian imports set a new record, with over 1.56 million metric tons valued at nearly $7 billion, according to customs data.
With the largest market share for durians globally, China accounts for about 95 percent of the fruit's demand, making it the primary driver of the industry's explosive growth in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said.
