Indonesia is preparing to export durians to China, challenging the long-standing dominance of Thailand and Viet Nam in the market.
With China's enormous demand for durians, Indonesia sees an opportunity to establish itself as a key supplier, though domestic consumption still takes up a large portion of its production.
To gain approval, Chinese officials recently audited Indonesian durian plantations and processing facilities, evaluating their compliance with export standards.
While frozen durian may serve as Indonesia’s initial entry point into the market, the country faces challenges in meeting international quality expectations and competing with the established reputation of Thai and Malaysian durians.
