Indonesia's first batch of frozen durian officially enters Chinese market

The head of the Quarantine Agency (Barantin) announced in Jakarta that about 48 tons of Indonesian frozen durian products have officially entered the Chinese market with direct distribution through Qinzhou Port. The first shipment was dispatched on December 15, 2025 and arrived at Qinzhou Port on January 6, 2026 after complying with all customs and quarantine requirements. The approval of Indonesia's frozen durian to enter China proves that the country's quarantine system is recognized and trusted to safeguard the health and quality of the product in accordance with international standards.

The import is the result of years of technical consultations and bilateral cooperation between the two countriesQuarantine Protocol for the Export of Frozen DurianThe concrete implementation of the Confidence in the Chinese market has been built byUpstream and downstream full traceability systemThe implementation of the program covers plantations, processing and transportation to ensure food safety, plant health and product quality. This outcome also contributes to the development asChina-ASEAN Fruit Trade CenterThe center is equipped with integrated customs and inspection facilities at Qinzhou Port, an important logistics hub.

Qinzhou harbor opens in 202544 routes to ASEAN countries, which includes Indonesia, as part of a new land and sea corridor in western China. WithOpening of the Hiraku Canal in 2026Qinzhou Port is expected to become a strategic maritime gateway for Southwest China, reducing the logistics costs of ASEAN's agricultural products by as much as30%. The success of frozen durian exports has laid the foundation for expanding market access for other Indonesian agricultural products. With a strong quarantine system and sustainable international cooperation, Indonesia is expected to further expand its agricultural exports and enhance its competitiveness in the international market.