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February 21, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The country has exported its first-ever shipment of frozen durian meat and paste to China, marking the start of trade of the frozen commodity in the world’s top durian buyer.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Davao-based Maylong Enterprises Corp. shipped 1,050 boxes of frozen durian meat and 300 boxes of durian paste to Nansha District in Guangzhou, China earlier this month.
The shipment is valued at P8.2 million, becoming the first frozen durian products to be exported by the country to China, the world’s top durian importer.
“From the fertile soils of Davao Region to China’s bustling markets, our frozen durian represents the hopes and dreams of countless farmers. This achievement showcases what we can accomplish through shared vision and purpose,” DA regional field office XI executive director Macario Gonzaga said.
Maylong’s chief operating officer May Li said the company is committed to helping Filipino farmers, especially durian growers in Davao, to access the international markets.
“Our goal is to bridge the gap between local farmers and the global stage, ensuring that Philippine durian earns the recognition it truly deserves,” she said.
The DA said the landmark shipment was made possible through the collaboration of various government agencies, including its regional field office XI and the Bureau of Plant Industry. The government worked to ensure that the country’s products would comply with China’s strict import regulations, the DA added.
“This historic shipment strengthens the Philippines’ presence in international markets, opening the door to future growth and solidifying the country’s reputation as a leading producer of world-class durian,” the DA said.
Durian has been one of the fastest growing exports of the country. Last year, the Philippines exported a record volume of 16,072 metric tons of fresh durians worth $30.78 million.
