Two major agreements worth a combined USD27 million for the export of fresh and frozen durian products to China were signed at the ongoing 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026 in Shanghai.
In a news release over the weekend, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) said Technical Director for Research and Regulations Zabdiel Zacarias represented the agency during the signing ceremony between SumaiGou (Tianjin) Cross-border E-commerce Co., Ltd., Maylong Enterprises Corp. and Eng Seng Food Products.
The agreements cover a combined procurement value of USD27 million, comprising a USD17 million strategic cooperation framework between SumaiGou and Eng Seng Food Products for Nov. 1, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2028, and a USD10 million frozen durian procurement agreement with Maylong Enterprises Corp. for Nov. 1, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2027.
The agreements include the procurement and distribution of popular durian varieties Puyat, Monthong and D101.
“These varieties are among the region’s most sought-after durian products for international markets,” DA-11 said.
Both agreements stipulate delivery under the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) arrangement to ports across China in accordance with Incoterms 2020 standards.
DA-11 said the partnerships highlight the increasing demand for Davao durian in the Chinese market and support efforts to strengthen the region’s agricultural export industry through international trade collaboration.
Meanwhile, seven agri-food enterprises from the Davao Region showcased their products at the Philippine Pavilion “Food Philippines” of CIIE, which ends Nov. 10.
DA-11 said the Philippine Pavilion served as a platform for Filipino enterprises to promote the country’s agricultural and food products to international buyers, while creating opportunities for business expansion and trade partnerships. (PNA)
