China's Yunnan and Hainan Regions Advance Durian Cultivation with Record Yields and New Harvest Events

Key summary

On September 4, 2026, a durian harvest and tasting event was held for the first time in Jinping County, Yunnan Province, China, where samples tested showed sugar content up to 32.9% and quality grade AB. Meanwhile, on September 16, 2026, a similar event occurred in Menghuan Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, where durians from 5-year-old trees yielded sugar levels as high as 38.5%. In Hainan Province, commercial production peaked between July and September 2026, with an estimated total output of approximately 3,000 tons for 2026 across over 58,000 mu (approx. 24,400 acres) of planted area. Local companies like Xishuangbanna Jiale Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. report that imported varieties such as Monthong and Musang King are now producing consistently, with single trees yielding up to 34 fruits and average weights around 3.7 kg per fruit.