China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers
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China's durian imports surged 47% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by strong gains from Thailand and Malaysia. Thailand accounted for 81% of China's durian market, exporting nearly US$3.79 billion worth of the fruit. The increase reflects Southeast Asian exporters offloading a glut that had caused prices to drop.
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China's durian imports increased 47% year-on-year in H1 2026.
Thailand held an 81% share of the Chinese durian market in the first half of 2026.
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China's durian imports rose 47% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
South China Morning Post- China's durian imports increased 47% year-on-year in H1 2026.
- Thailand holds 81% market share with exports of US$3.79 billion (or US$2.56 billion noted).
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Loaded language removedChina’s durian imports rose 47 per cent, year on year, in the first half of 2026, with Thailand and Malaysia posting particularly strong gains, according to customs data, as Southeast Asian exporters sold a surplus of the fruit that had caused a price drop.
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China's durian imports rose 47% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
South China Morning PostThailand exported nearly US$3.79 billion worth of durian to China in the first half of 2026.
South China Morning PostThailand held an 81% share of the Chinese durian market in the first half of 2026.
South China Morning PostSoutheast Asian exporters were offloading a glut of durian that had sparked a price drop.
South China Morning PostMalaysia also posted strong gains in durian exports to China.
South China Morning Post