中国新鲜榴莲进口为何暴跌

Core Insights - The wholesale price of durians in China has decreased since May, benefiting consumers, but the import volume of fresh durians has declined due to stricter border health inspections [1] - In the first five months of this year, China's fresh durian import value dropped by 32.5% year-on-year to $1.93 billion, with a volume decrease of 32.9% to 390,900 tons [1] - Vietnam has been significantly impacted, with its durian exports to China falling nearly 62% in both value and quantity, totaling $254 million in the same period [1] - Thailand's durian exports to China also decreased by 24% year-on-year to $1.67 billion, although the volume decline was less severe [1] - Thailand remains the largest source of durian imports for China, followed by Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries [1] - Stricter pesticide and health regulations are being implemented alongside the opening of durian import licenses from more countries, leading to a slowdown in imports [1] Quality Concerns - Despite the drop in durian prices, consumers have noted a decline in quality, attributed to excessive rainfall in major producing countries like Thailand and Vietnam, resulting in inconsistent durian quality [2] - The increasing safety standards for imported food in China aim to ensure consumer safety and promote a healthier fruit market [2] - Vietnamese durians accounted for 92% of its total exports to China in January last year, but this figure dropped to 57.6% in January this year due to quality issues [2] - Vietnam, as a relatively new supplier of durians to China, faces challenges in meeting export-grade hygiene standards, which diminishes its competitiveness against Thailand [2] Compliance and Certification - Thailand has established farm-level testing facilities and has passed re-certification by Chinese authorities, resulting in a higher pass rate for its durians [3]