Malaysian durian statistics: production, states and exports

Malaysia produced about 384,000 tonnes of durian on 72,536 hectares in 2019, led by Pahang and Johor. One trade report gives 455,458 tonnes for 2022, and ministry figures show 115,359 tonnes exported to China from 2018 to 2025, worth RM6.37 billion.

Production

2019: 72,536 hectares and 384,170 tonnes. Top states: Pahang 89,916 tonnes, Johor 87,838 tonnes, Sarawak 34,650 tonnes, as reported by The Sun.
2022: 455,458 tonnes, according to Produce Report.
Johor: over 214,000 tonnes a year on over 18,000 hectares, as stated by the state government in March 2026.
Perak: about 59,217 tonnes in 2024, worth RM462 million, according to the Mentri Besar.

These figures use different years and methods, so they do not show which state leads today.

Variety share

Produce Report, citing the ministry, gave kampung durian 38%, Musang King 36%, D24 11% and Black Thorn 1% of planting.

Exports to China

Malaysia and China signed a protocol for fresh durian on 19 June 2024. Before that, exports to China were limited to pulp, paste and frozen whole fruit. The ministry says fresh whole durian shipments began in August 2024, reaching 773 tonnes worth nearly RM50 million by June 2025. In July 2026 the Department of Agriculture said overland shipment through transit countries falls outside the protocol.

Common questions

Which state produces the most durian in Malaysia?

Pahang led the 2019 crop figures. Johor has since reported over 214,000 tonnes a year, but the figures use different years and methods, so we make no current ranking.

Can Malaysia export fresh durian to China?

Yes. A protocol signed on 19 June 2024 allows registered producers approved by China's customs authority to ship fresh durian.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-06.