48 tons of Indonesian frozen durian are exported to China for the first time!

On December 15, the Indonesian Quarantine Bureau (Barantin) cleared the first batch of frozen durian for export to China. According to the introduction, this batch of durian totaled 48 tons, valued at 5.1 billion Indonesian rupiah. These durians are produced in West Java and will be shipped from Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta to Qingdao Port in China. As of now, eight frozen durian packaging factories have met the relevant recognition standards of the Indonesian Plant Quarantine Facilities Regulations. Seven of these factories are located in Central Sulawesi Province, and one is located in Bogor Regency, West Java Province. All eight of these enterprises have been registered in the China Import Food Enterprise Registration System. Qualified frozen durian products for export to China include durian pulp, durian paste, and whole durian fruits made from fresh, fully mature durian fruits produced in Indonesia. After processing, the durian must be quick-frozen at a temperature of -30 degrees Celsius or lower, and the core temperature must be maintained at least at -18 degrees Celsius. Each batch of durian must undergo strict manual screening to remove damaged fruits and ensure no contaminants. From January to November 2025, Indonesia exported a total of 10,162 tons of durian products. The main destinations include Thailand, Mainland China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Germany, with small quantities shipped to Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and several European countries. Previously, exporters had to transport frozen durian to China via Thailand, with a cost of approximately $18,000 per container. The current direct export cost is between $1,000 and $1,100 per container, saving about $8,000 per shipment. Image source: tempo.co 2025 International Fruit and Vegetable Report. All rights reserved. For reprinting permission, contact the International Fruit and Vegetable Report and credit the source as the International Fruit and Vegetable Report.