Indonesia: Through the Central Bangka Local Durian Superior Bazaar, the Ministry of Agriculture encourages Bangka Belitung to become a durian center

Published Jul 14, 2023

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The market share of durian in the world has been increasing significantly, with the transaction value reaching Rp. 53.2 trillion in 2021, a 264% increase from 2017. However, Indonesia has not yet produced a durian variety that dominates the international market. The Directorate General of Horticulture is encouraging the selection and development of the best durians that have the potential to compete globally.

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Bangka Belitung (AGRINA-ONLINE.COM) - The market share of durian in the world has continued to increase significantly in recent years. The durian transaction value reaches Rp. 14.6 trillion in 2017 and for 4 years in 2021 according to data from FAO it has increased to Rp. 53.2 Trillion. Transaction value increased significantly by 264%. Genetic diversity with a tropical climate, so that Indonesia has a variety of durian genetic resources. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, until now there have been 114 durian varieties that have been registered as national superior varieties. But unfortunately, until now there has been no variety that is able to appear dominant in the world market. "It's not easy to bring durians to the international market. Thailand took 50 years to internationalize Monthong, and Malaysia took 30 years to internationalize Musang King. So, learning from this experience, the Directorate General of Horticulture encourages the start of ...

Source: Agrina