The first batch of fresh Malaysian durians arrived in China at the end of August

CHANGZHI (China): Following approval from the Chinese Government, the first shipment of fresh Malaysian durian and its skin is expected to enter the Chinese market by the end of this month. Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Trade Commissioner in Beijing, Niqman Rafaee M. Sahar said approval was given in June and the shipment is now undergoing all the necessary protocols and processes to ensure it can enter the market. During this process, he said several companies have submitted their documents to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and will also coordinate with the Chinese side. Sharing this development with Bernama outside the ASEAN-China (Shanxi) Trade and Investment Promotion Seminar organized in conjunction with ASEAN-China Week 2024 here on Monday, Niqman said once the process is complete, the first batch of fresh durian deliveries is expected to arrive by the end of this month. He said durian imports by China last year reached US$7.8 ...