Malaysian fresh durians are expected to be exported to China in May and can be kept fresh for up to 21 days

The Malay Mail reported that Malaysian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Chan Foong Hin said that Malaysian durian growers will be able to export fresh durians to China starting next year, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia on May 31, 2024. ​ Chan Foong Hin said durian supply is about to increase as many growers and companies invest heavily in durian cultivation. Malaysia must expand fresh durian exports to prevent prices from getting out of control and negatively impacting growers. Malaysia had submitted a petition in August China export agreement and received a positive response. ​ While exporting fresh durian, it also faces the challenge of a short shelf life. In order to ensure the flavor and quality of durians, Malaysia only exports mature fruits, which has higher requirements for transportation and sales. Chan Foong Hin said that the export agreement must solve the problem of short ...