4 Southeast Asian Countries Divide Durian Shares in China, One Country Likened to a 'Dark Horse' Reshaping the Game

Abundant supply, especially from Thailand, has caused a sharp drop in durian prices in China, leading to a strong shift in the market share race in a market where Thailand was once the "sole ruler." Thailand Still Leads Thanks to Railways and Logistics Strengths Considered the "uncrowned king" of the Chinese durian market, Thailand continues to maintain its leading position. In the first 10 months of 2024, Thailand exported 78,000 tons of fresh durian to China, reaching a value of 27.49 billion CNY (equivalent to 93,500 billion VND), accounting for nearly 50% of total import volume. The Agricultural Attaché of Thailand in China revealed at a recent trade promotion event: "In 2024, 60-70% of Thai durian will be exported to China." In mid-May 2025, the volume of durian imports from Thailand via the China-Laos railway line surged, causing a sharp price drop in the Chinese market, as reported by Guangming Daily. This is a major turning point, helping to shorten transportation time and ...