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Durian
Marketing - General Iinformation
 
World Production
 

Commercial production of durian is concentrated in Thailand , Malaysia , and Indonesia . The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations also produce durian commercially, but at much smaller levels and mostly for domestic markets.

Thailand is the world's biggest producer, followed by Malaysia and Indonesia. Availability of durian is affected by short harvest seasons, typically only two to three months, although smaller harvests are also reported during other months of the year. Thai and Malaysian production is highest between June and July, although exports are also reported during other months (mostly immediately preceding or following this period). Peak harvest in Indonesia is from October to February, although the high season in South Sumatra lasts from June to September.
 

MARKETING AND TRADE

 

Commercial production of durian in Southeast Asia is concentrated largely in Thailand and Malaysia. Indonesia's production has been growing significantly and is also reaching the export market. The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations also produce durian commercially, but at much smaller levels and mostly for domestic markets. Trade statistics indicate enormous potential for durian.

Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are major importers of durian, accounting for 90% of total exports from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Hong Kong is the second largest market for fresh durian in the world, accounting for 20% of global exports, 99% of which is supplied by Thailand.

Taiwan imports fresh durian mainly from Thailand, although a few durians are also imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. However, United States' import of fresh and frozen durian has been increasing more than any other non-Asian country, while Canada is still the largest non-Asia market for fresh durian. Thailand supplies the vast majority to both destinations. The European market for durian is relatively small. France is the largest European importer of fresh and frozen durian. Thailand remains a predominant supplier in the European market.

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Names
   

Scientific:

Durio zibethinus

 

 

Common:

 

English:

Durian

Indonesia:

Durian

Malaysia:

Durian

Tagalog:

Durian

Thai:

Thurian

Vietnam:

Sau rieng
Mandarin: Liulian
Tamil: Durian
Khmer: Thouren
Laotian: Mahk tulieng
Burmese: Duyin

 

 

Taxonomic Position:

   

Domain:

Eukaryota

Kingdom:

Viridiplantae

Phylum:

Spermatophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae

Class:

Dicotyledonae

Order:

Malvales

Family:

Bombaceae

 

 

 
 


Project Collaborators:

Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)

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