The head of the Quarantine Agency (Barantin) announced in Jakarta that approximately 48 tons of Indonesian frozen durian products have officially entered the Chinese market and are being distributed directly through Qinzhou Port. The first shipment was dispatched on December 15, 2025, and arrived at Qinzhou Port on January 6, 2026, after meeting all customs and quarantine requirements. Indonesia's frozen durian being approved for entry into China proves that the national quarantine system is recognized and trusted to ensure product health and quality in accordance with international standards.
This import is the concrete implementation of the Frozen Durian Export Quarantine Protocol reached after years of technical consultations and bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese market's confidence was built through the implementation of a full upstream and downstream traceability system covering plantations, processing, and transportation to ensure food safety, plant health, and product quality. This achievement also contributes to the development of Qinzhou Port as an important logistics hub of the China-ASEAN Fruit Trading Center, which is equipped with integrated customs and inspection facilities.
In 2025, Qinzhou Port opened 44 shipping routes to ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, as part of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor. With the opening of the Pinglu Canal in 2026, Qinzhou Port is expected to become a strategic maritime gateway for Southwest China, potentially reducing logistics costs for ASEAN agricultural products by up to 30%. The success of frozen durian exports has laid the foundation for expanding market access for other Indonesian agricultural products. Relying on a strong quarantine system and sustainable international cooperation, Indonesia is well-positioned to further scale up its agricultural exports and enhance competitiveness in the global market.
The head of the Quarantine Agency (Barantin) announced in Jakarta that approximately 48 tons of Indonesian frozen durian products have officially entered the Chinese market and are being distributed directly through Qinzhou Port. The first shipment was dispatched on December 15, 2025, and arrived at Qinzhou Port on January 6, 2026, after meeting all customs and quarantine requirements. Indonesia's frozen durian being approved for entry into China proves that the national quarantine system is recognized and trusted to ensure product health and quality in accordance with international standards.
This import is the concrete implementation of the Frozen Durian Export Quarantine Protocol reached after years of technical consultations and bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese market's confidence was built through the implementation of a full upstream and downstream traceability system covering plantations, processing, and transportation to ensure food safety, plant health, and product quality. This achievement also contributes to the development of Qinzhou Port as an important logistics hub of the China-ASEAN Fruit Trading Center, which is equipped with integrated customs and inspection facilities.
In 2025, Qinzhou Port opened 44 shipping routes to ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, as part of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor. With the opening of the Pinglu Canal in 2026, Qinzhou Port is expected to become a strategic maritime gateway for Southwest China, potentially reducing logistics costs for ASEAN agricultural products by up to 30%. The success of frozen durian exports has laid the foundation for expanding market access for other Indonesian agricultural products. Relying on a strong quarantine system and sustainable international cooperation, Indonesia is well-positioned to further scale up its agricultural exports and enhance competitiveness in the global market.