Cambodian durian sector exploring export opportunities to China

Published 2023년 5월 17일

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The Samlot Durian Cluster in Cambodia's Battambang province is exploring export opportunities to China despite the lack of market access for Cambodian durians. The cluster, which was established in 2019 and consists of small family farms, has received interest from Chinese companies for its durians. However, the cluster is concerned about meeting the detailed requirements set by these companies. The cluster is also working with the Battambang Provincial Department of Agriculture to address challenges such as increasing supply volume and phytosanitary requirements. Currently, durians are only cultivated in Samlot, covering 546 hectares and producing over 5,000 metric tons annually.

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Recently, the Samlot Durian Cluster, a durian association based in Cambodia’s Battambang province, held a meeting with several investors to discuss export opportunities to China, even though Cambodian durians have not yet secured access to this lucrative market. Samlot, a district of Battambang province, was once a war-torn area with landmines scattered throughout. However, it has since been developed into a famous tourist destination and an agricultural production base known for its large-scale cultivation of longans, rambutans, avocados, mangosteens, durians, cassavas and peppers. Durian production in the district has a relatively short history, with only four family-owned durian orchards in 2000. The Samlot Durian Cluster was established in 2019 by the Battambang Provincial Department of Agriculture with the goal of simplifying production management and ensuring fruit quality. Nay Chorn, the association’s president, expressed some concerns about exporting durians to China, ...

Source: Producereport