Japanese Wholesale Market Reports Volume Decrease of Fresh Durians

In Japan, the demand for fresh durian has gradually increased. The import volume is generally on a high trend, with an increase of 39% from 2020, with 413,472kg, compared to 2021 at 573,633kg. Due to the name recognition and demand in Japan has increased. However, there is a possibility that the import volume will decline in 2022. In 2022, volume decreased by 7%, with 424,085kg by the end of August, compared to 2021, with 455,189kg. The wholesale market reports the decrease is due to the period from harvest to rotting being short, and durians being harvested in an immature state to be able to withstand shipping in japan.