China's durian consumption soared, driving sales of durian-flavored snacks and imports reaching $6.7bn in 2021.

China's durian craze spreads to snacks, milk tea, and hotpots, with the country being the world's top consumer of the pungent fruit. Guangxi Xuan Ma Food Co., Ltd., a snack-focused company, specializes in pastries made from Southeast Asian durians and has seen increased sales. China's durian imports from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries reached $6.7 billion last year, a twelvefold increase from 2017.

June 16, 2024
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