东南亚多国榴莲角逐中国大市场

Group 1 - Southeast Asian countries are competing for the Chinese durian market, showcasing various durian-derived products at the 9th China-South Asia Expo [1][3] - The Southeast Asia pavilion features over half of its exhibitors as food vendors, with nearly half selling durian-related products, indicating the growing popularity of durian in China [1] - China has become the world's largest importer and consumer of durian, reflecting a significant shift in consumer preferences [1] Group 2 - Thailand, as the leading durian producer, has historically dominated the export market to China, but is now facing strong competition from Vietnam [3] - Vietnam's durian exports to China have surged since gaining market access in 2022, with a reported 47% share of China's total durian imports in the first 11 months of 2024, a growth of over 30% compared to the same period in 2023 [3][4] - Malaysia is targeting the high-end segment of the Chinese market, with a reported 30% increase in durian exports to China last year, despite higher prices due to premium quality [4] Group 3 - Laos is in discussions to include its fresh durians in China's import list, indicating potential future growth in its durian export capabilities [4] - The China-Laos railway is facilitating the import of durians from Thailand and Malaysia, providing logistical benefits to Laos [4]