Durian is China's top fruit import. Data from China Customs show that in 2024, China imported about 1.56 million tons of durian with a total value of 6.99 billion U.S. dollars, setting a record. The ...

Malaysian authorities recently stopped an attempt to smuggle 3,000 Black Thorn durian saplings worth an estimated RM900,000 (US$200,000) from Thailand into the country. The case was discovered on ...

A few weeks ago, something momentous happened at the World Durian Championship 2022 ... it was the cult favourite Black Thorn variant that took home the crown, sealing victory for 62-year-old ...

and Black Thorn of different grades. Based on its Facebook page, these start from the price of RM10 per fruit, while others are measured by weight. But for its durian buffet, they seem to only ...

He said the programme would also showcase 20 out of the 228 most famous durian species in the country, which include Musang King, Black Thorn, and IOI. “We are proud to be the host for the ...