Philippine frozen durian is about to enter China, Davao durian exports to China doubled

The article highlights the significant development in the Philippine durian industry, particularly in Davao City, where three exporters are poised to begin exporting frozen durian to China following new regulations that liberalize the importation of frozen fruits. This marks a major shift as durian exports to China were previously prohibited and usually routed through Thailand. The article also notes the challenges faced by Philippine durian exports, such as the need for careful handling to avoid damage and the requirement of fresh, ripe fruit to prevent buyer complaints. With China's relaxed import regulations and the ongoing durian production season in Davao, there is considerable potential for growth in the industry, especially considering the global rank of the Philippines in fresh durian exports and the significant role of Davao in the country's durian production.

Recently, Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Davao City Durian Industry Council (DCDIC), said that three exporters are waiting for approval from the China Import Food Overseas Production Enterprise Registration Administration (CIFER) to export frozen durian to China. It is understood that the three exporters are Eng Seng Food Products, SQ Fresh Fruit Corp. and D' Farmers Market Fruits and Pastries Center. In August 2024, the Import and Export Food Safety Bureau of the General Administration of Customs of China updated the notes on frozen fruits: For frozen fruit products, quarantine access management will no longer be implemented. This means that all kinds of frozen fruits, including frozen durian, from any region in the world can be imported into the Chinese market, and there is no need for disorderly quarantine access approval for entry, and there is no need to apply for the "Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit". Belviz introduced that frozen durian was not allowed to be ...