How much does durian cost per pound? Analysis of market prices and consumption trends in 2023
Durian, as the "King of Fruits", has continued to heat up in the domestic consumer market in recent years. This article will analyze the current durian market conditions for you based on hot topics and price data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Comparison of durian prices in major cities across the country (latest data in 2023)

| city | Variety | Price range (yuan/jin) | Main sales channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | golden pillow | 28-35 | Supermarket/Fruit Store |
| Shanghai | Musang King | 45-60 | High-end supermarket/e-commerce platform |
| Guangzhou | Jialun | 22-30 | Wholesale market/community group buying |
| Chengdu | Qingni | 25-32 | Chain fruit store/e-commerce |
| Kunming | golden pillow | 20-28 | Farmers Market/Supermarket |
2. Key factors affecting durian prices
1.Variety differences: The price of high-end varieties such as Musang King is usually 2-3 times that of ordinary varieties.
2.Origin factors: The price of Golden Pillow durian from southern Thailand production areas is slightly higher than that from Vietnam production areas due to its stable quality.
3.seasonal fluctuations: May to July is the period when durians are on the market, and prices generally drop by 10-15%.
4.transportation cost: The price of durian shipped by air is 30-40% higher than that shipped by sea.
3. Recent popular consumer trends
| Trend type | Specific performance | consumer attention |
|---|---|---|
| frozen durian | Whole fruit frozen imports increased by 25% | ★★★★☆ |
| Durian Dessert | New durian products in milk tea shops increase by 40% | ★★★★★ |
| Domestic durian | Successful trial planting in Hainan sparks heated discussion | ★★★☆☆ |
| Live delivery | Durian sales exceed 10,000 orders in a single event | ★★★★☆ |
4. Suggestions on purchasing
1.Look at the appearance: Ripe durian fruit thorns are soft and adjacent fruit thorns can be easily pinched.
2.smell: High-quality durian has a rich fruity aroma and no alcoholic fermentation smell.
3.Identify varieties: Golden Pillow is suitable for novices, and Musang King is suitable for experienced enthusiasts.
4.compare price: It is recommended to compare prices on multiple platforms. Group buying in communities is usually 10-20% cheaper than in physical stores.
5. Future Price Forecast
As the production areas in eastern Thailand enter the harvest season, durian prices are expected to drop by 5-8 yuan/jin in mid-June. However, affected by rising international logistics costs, the overall price is still higher than the same period last year.
Consumers can predict price trends in advance and choose the best time to buy by paying attention to customs import data and weather conditions in Southeast Asian production areas.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data statistics period: May 15-May 25, 2023)
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