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Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand and Chinese customs authorities to create a land-based durian export route, aiming to cut shipping costs and access smaller Chinese cities amid current market glut.
Malaysia is pursuing an ambitious plan to boost durian exports to China to RM932.3 million annually by 2030, leveraging new market access and premium varieties like Musang King and Black Thorn to expand from 4-5% to 8-10% of China's durian market.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to negotiate with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a planned visit to expand market access for Malaysian durian, aiming to stabilise prices that have collapsed amid simultaneous peak harvests across Peninsular Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will raise Malaysia's struggling durian exports with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during an upcoming Beijing visit, seeking to reverse a severe price decline affecting domestic growers.
Thailand achieved a historic milestone in durian exports to China, surpassing THB100 billion in value during the first half of 2026. The breakthrough reflects new quality management systems and stricter enforcement protocols across the supply chain.