（新春见闻）东盟榴莲“抢鲜”中国人春节餐桌

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing popularity of durians from ASEAN countries in China, particularly during the Spring Festival, with significant import volumes through the Friendship Pass customs checkpoint in Guangxi [1][5]. Group 1: Import Trends - The Friendship Pass customs is one of China's largest durian import ports, with a daily import peak of over 60 containers around February 8 and 9, 2023 [3]. - The volume of durian imports has been steadily increasing, transitioning from a niche fruit to a mainstream item on Chinese dining tables [3][5]. - Approximately 1,000 containers of durians are expected to enter China in the two weeks leading up to the Spring Festival, with each container weighing about 20 tons [5]. Group 2: Logistics and Supply Chain - The logistics at Friendship Pass are efficient, allowing durians to reach Chinese cities within four to five days after being harvested in ASEAN countries [4]. - The port's direct access to highways contributes to lower logistics costs and higher efficiency for importing fresh durians [4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The variety of durians imported has expanded beyond just Thai durians to include those from Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos, reflecting changing consumer preferences in China [5]. - The demand for durians is influencing ASEAN farmers' cultivation choices and altering the flow of international trade [5].