Less than 100 yuan can ＂win＂ a durian! People in Nanning have a good fortune.

　　21.8 yuan/kg, 23.8 yuan/kg …

　　Recently, a large number of durians in Thailand have been listed.

　　In Nanning supermarkets, fruit shops, etc.

　　This "fruit aristocrat" can be seen everywhere.

　　The price is getting closer to the people.

　　▲ Thai golden pillow durian sold in a large supermarket. Photo by our reporter Liao Xin

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　　Durian sales are booming in the wholesale market.

　　You can "win" one for less than one hundred yuan.

　　"Fresh Thai golden pillow durian, 26.8 yuan a catty, cooked and sweet" "Durian special, 23.8 yuan a catty, don’t miss it!" In Nanning agricultural products wholesale market, the price of durian generally fluctuates within the range of 21.8 yuan ~ 28.8 yuan per catty, and the price of some special durian is even less than 20 yuan per catty. But the variety, size and quality of durian will have an impact on the price. The price of 28.8 yuan/kg can buy a fruit with better quality.

　　▲ Citizens buy durian at Haijixing Fruit Wholesale Market. Photo by our reporter Jin Jinhua

　　▲ The price of Thai golden pillow durian sold by a fruit stall is 28 yuan/kg. Photo by our reporter Jin Jinhua

　　"The price of durian is related to the arrival quantity, and the daily purchase price is different. Now it’s a little lower than before, and the drop is about 10 yuan/kg. Market demand will also affect the price trend. " A fruit stall owner told reporters that the current price of durian has declined due to the increase in supply.

　　▲ Citizens buy durian in Haijixing Fruit Wholesale Market. Photo by our reporter Jin Jinhua

　　In Haijixing Fruit Wholesale Market, customers who come to buy durian are in an endless stream, and the fruit stall business is very hot. "Now is the season to eat durian." The stall owner, Ms. Liu, told the reporter that the best seller in her family that day was the Thai golden pillow durian, which was priced at 23.8 yuan/kg. One weighed about 3 kg and was full of flesh, and customers could "win" one for 70 ~ 80 yuan.

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　　Durian in Shangchao Fruit Shop occupies "C"

　　The price is close to the people and sets off a sales boom.

　　What about the price and sales of durian in Shangchao and Fruit Shop?

　　Major supermarkets and boutique fruit shops invariably put durian in the eye-catching "C position". The reporter visited and learned that the price of fresh durian with golden pillow in large supermarkets and fruit shops is mostly 20 yuan ~ 30 yuan/kg. Overall, the price of fruit shops is slightly higher than that of supermarkets.

　　On May 1, the reporter saw in a large supermarket chain in Yonghe Road that the supermarket launched a promotional activity of 21.9 yuan/kg of Thai golden pillow durian that day, which attracted many citizens to buy it on the spot. After the durian on the shelf was sold out, many citizens stood by waiting for replenishment. "Recently, the price of durian is very close to the people, and the quality is good. I plan to pick two and watch the drama with my family." Ms. Wei said.

　　▲ The public is waiting for durian "replenishment" in the supermarket. Our reporter Liao Xinshe

　　"This is the Thai golden pillow durian cooked on the tree. It just arrived by air today. It is very fresh." On May 4th, before the reporter passed a supermarket on Sino-Vietnamese Road, the salesman was enthusiastically selling to the past citizens at a price of 28.8 yuan/kg.

　　Durian is also very popular in some community group purchases. Ms. Zhao told the reporter that the supermarket near her home has specially built a "durian welfare group". "The price of durian in the supermarket fluctuates a little every day, and the recent price is obviously more favorable than some time ago." Ms. Zhao said.

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　　Diversification of efficient customs clearance transportation channels

　　Guarantee the entry of fruits to grab the "fresh" listing.

　　After the durian of ASEAN countries matures, domestic consumers can try it early, which is inseparable from the convenience provided by major ports for ASEAN fruits to enter the China market through efficient customs clearance inspection.

　　Guangxi is the main channel for China-ASEAN fruit import and export. As the "bridgehead" of China’s opening and cooperation with ASEAN, Nanning, the capital of China, enjoys a prosperous trade in imported fruits from ASEAN.

　　Youyiguan Port is one of the most convenient land routes for ASEAN countries in China, and it is also the largest port for China-ASEAN fruit import and export trade. For many years, ASEAN fruit imports ranked first in the country. According to statistics, in the first quarter of this year, Youyiguan Customs has supervised the import of 61,000 tons of durian, up 633.6% year-on-year, accounting for 96% of Guangxi and 66.3% of the country. Durian is being continuously transported from Guangxi to markets all over the country.

　　Pingxiang Youyiguan Port has set up a special channel for importing durian, and durian from ASEAN countries can be transported to the domestic market after completing customs clearance procedures here.

　　In terms of railway transportation, Nanning Bureau of China Railway launched the "8+1" unattended refrigerated truck set in August last year, which was favored by fruit merchants. The "8+1" train set consists of 8 freezers and 1 power generation box, which can continuously supply power for 8 containers for 300 hours, and the freezers loaded with fresh goods are no longer limited by the power supply time.

　　In addition to road and rail transportation, the way of entering the country from Nanning Airport by air also allows delicious durian to fly into the "fruit basket" of China market quickly. Since the beginning of this year, durians from Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines have successively entered the domestic market from Nanning airport port through Nanning Bangkok, Nanning Ho Chi Minh and Nanning Davao routes, among which durians from the Philippines entered China for the first time through Nanning airport port.

　　04

　　RCEP deepens trade between Guangxi and ASEAN.

　　Realizing "fruit freedom in ASEAN" is just around the corner.

　　Durian, as the most representative fruit in ASEAN countries, is deeply loved by Chinese people, and China is also the largest consumer market for durian.

　　Before RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) came into effect, Thai durian was the only fresh durian supplier in China. With the implementation of RCEP last year, Viet Nam has officially joined the ranks of fresh durian suppliers in China, and the cost for domestic consumers to feast on durian is expected to continue to decrease.

　　Guangxi is the gateway and window for China to open cooperation with ASEAN. Since RCEP came into effect in 2022, more and more fruits with Southeast Asian characteristics have entered the China market, including durian from Vietnam, rambutan from Malaysia, pitaya from Indonesia and bananas from the Philippines, which have continuously enriched Chinese’s "fruit basket".

　　Taking advantage of RECP, Guangxi is actively deepening its economic and trade cooperation with ASEAN countries. Since Vietnamese fresh durian was admitted to China last year, domestic consumers have been full of expectations. In the future, it will be more convenient for Vietnamese agricultural products represented by durian to enter Guangxi, and domestic consumers will also eat fresh durian with a more "people-friendly" price.

　　Nanning Evening News Nanning Bao Client Reporter Qin Jinhua Liao Xin