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In preparation for its US$2,09 billion “durian protocol” agreement with China, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday that it is taking steps to assure the production of high-quality durians.

After President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s three-day state visit to China, the DA stated in a statement that it was necessary to step up efforts with all stakeholders to achieve sustainable Grade A durian production for Chinese importers.

According to the statement, “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration is committed to putting mechanisms in place to secure high-quality fruits for sale, especially durian, which is the subject of a $2 billion export agreement with China.

Davao City and the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato are the main producers of high-quality durians.

The DA claimed that its growth goals are to increase opportunities for growers and boost durian export capability.

It stated that the bilateral project between China and the Philippines was expected to create at least 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“The DA will identify potential regions for expansion to sustain the durian export,” it continued.

The Davao Region currently has 65 registered durian growers, five permitted exporters, and six approved packaging plant operators.

Along with the expansion, officials, inspectors, and other stakeholders will receive training to increase their technical expertise in the manufacturing of fresh durian.

This also includes instruction on the appropriate control of illnesses and pests.

Over PHP8.24 billion in fresh durian exports are anticipated for the first year of the durian protocol.

According to the DA, China would import more than 5.7 million kg of fresh durian each season.

Five significant Chinese businesses and organizations have already committed to making purchases this year.

The durian agreement, according to the Chief Executive, will assist “regressing” the trade imbalance between China and the Philippines.

The Philippine Statistics Authority estimates that the trade deficit between the Philippines and China reached $15 billion in 2021.

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