The price of durians in mainland China has dropped again, with some varieties being sold for just over ten yuan per kilogram. The phrase “There is no lowest price for durians, only lower prices” has gone viral. According to reports, in the wholesale markets of Beijing, durians are priced at just over ten yuan per kilogram. Due to an oversupply of durians, prices have continued to decrease. However, many netizens from different regions of mainland China have stated that the prices of durians in their local areas have not dropped.
According to a report by “Finance Magazine” on June 12th, durians are priced at just over ten yuan per kilogram in the wholesale markets of Beijing. As we enter June, the rebound in durian prices that some institutions had predicted has not materialized. Instead, prices have decreased by more than ten percent compared to the previous month, with some varieties even being sold at prices starting with “1”.
Why has the price of durians been on a downward trend? Businesses have provided a more detailed explanation, stating that “from March to October every year is the peak season for durians, especially in May and June, which see the largest supply peak.”
A fruit shop owner mentioned that durians from countries such as Thailand and Vietnam in Southeast Asia have just hit the market, increasing the supply. With oversupply in the market, prices naturally come down.
In 2022, the durian market in mainland China saw changes, with not only traditional supply sources from Thailand but also countries in the ASEAN region such as Vietnam exporting fresh durians to China. This not only enriched consumers’ choices but also ensured a stable supply of durians in different seasons, meeting diversified consumer demands.
According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, the total volume of fresh durians imported by China in 2022 reached 825,000 tons, with Thailand being the main supplier, accounting for close to 95%. By 2023, this number significantly increased, with China’s total imports of fresh durians rising to 1.426 million tons. Thailand continued to dominate, providing 929,000 tons, while Vietnam’s export volume also increased substantially to 493,000 tons, indicating the continuous expansion of durian demand in the Chinese market and further diversification of the supply chain.
Analysts pointed out on Hexun.com on the 12th that the fall in durian prices may also be related to the fierce competition between large supermarkets and chain fruit stores. Businesses are using membership and recharge activities to attract consumers, thereby driving down prices.
“The price of durians keeps getting lower” trended on June 12th, sparking discussions among mainland Chinese netizens.
A netizen from Guangdong, “BaibaingjingjingY”, commented: “Why haven’t prices dropped where I am?”
Another netizen from Guangdong, “I still want to eat aaaa”, shared: “I bought one the day before yesterday at 26.9 yuan per kilogram.”
An individual from Heilongjiang, “Obsessionsii”, asked: “Where can I buy durians for just over ten yuan per kilogram? I want to go eat some.”
A netizen from Shenzhen, “Molufanghua”, wondered: “Why haven’t durian prices in Shenzhen decreased as usual?”
Someone from Shandong, “Aixiaojia”, questioned: “Why haven’t durian prices dropped where I am?”
A netizen from Yunnan, “User6644700649”, expressed skepticism: “People online keep saying durian prices have dropped, but in reality, I haven’t seen them actually becoming cheaper.”
A netizen from Guangxi, “Nizixiaoyao-Wo xin yiran”, commented: “Prices keep fluctuating, I will continue to wait for them to drop.”
From Tianjin, “Renfeierdejiuyue”, shared: “I’m already tired of eating durians, but the prices this year are really enticing.”