China allows imports of fresh Malaysian durians, but exporters expect challenges


Malaysia was previously allowed to ship only the whole frozen fruit and other durian-based products to China. - Photo: Reuters

BEIJING: Malaysia will start exporting fresh durians to China, opening up a vast market for the spiky, smelly fruit in the world’s second-largest economy, although traders are worried about logistical challenges.

The approval to import the fruit comes after Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Malaysia last week.

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