Perak One Of Malaysia's Top Durian-Producing States In 2024
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the achievement thus contributed to the country's agri-food economy and proved Perak's capability in the durian export market.
Saarani said Malaysia exported durians produced in Perak to over 41 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73 per cent of the export value concentrated in China.
"In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14 billion, including RM887 million to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise.
"In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20 million in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1 million, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25 million,' he said.
Saarani said this when officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here, today.
He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84 million), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June last year.
"Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition.
"Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20 and 25 per cent, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation,' he said.
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