0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | Key judgment |
| Item Identity | According to the Rural Development Administration's Nongsaroo standards, Durian, Durio zibethinus Murr., Malvaceae (Bomboxaceae) tropical fruit tree ( Nongsaroo ) |
| Key role | Premium fresh and frozen fruit pulp and ingredients for desserts, confectionery, purees, and pastes |
| Harvesting principle | Record Origin, Cultivar, Maturity, and Purpose of Fresh/Frozen/Processing together in the Lot |
| Product separation | Raw fruit, peeled fruit, frozen fruit, puree, paste, and finished products are managed as separate products. |
| Separation of similar items | It does not integrate with other Durio species and tropical fruits with different appearances and aromas, such as jackfruit. |
| Domestic statistics | Domestic commercial cultivation area and production volume: To be entered after verification of official raw data. |
| Cultivation environment | Nongsaroo suggests a high-temperature and high-humidity environment with an average annual temperature of 27–30℃, annual precipitation of 1,500–2,500 mm or more, relative humidity of 75–80% or more, and a rainy season of 9–11 months as reference conditions for cultivation. ( Nongsaroo ) |
| Negligence characteristics | Nongsaroo describes the general fruit weight as approximately 1–3 kg. Actual RFQ weight specifications use actual measurements per Cultivar and Lot. ( Nongsaroo ) |
| Domestic supply structure | Management focused on the supply chain of imported fresh fruit, frozen fruit pulp, and processed raw materials rather than domestic cultivation |
| HS Reference | Although Durian HS Code 0810.60-0000 was presented in the Korea Customs Service's 2025 consultation cases, actual declarations require verification of the current 2026 Tariff Schedule and product condition. ( Korea Customs Service ) |
| Quarantine risk | The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs cited Thai durian as an example of an item with a high detection rate of regulated pests in the 2026 analysis of imported plant quarantine over the past five years. ( Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) |
| Safety Management | The Positive List System (PLS) applies to tropical fruits, and durian is included as an example of applicable crops. Both domestic and imported agricultural products are subject to the PLS. ( Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) |
| Operating Principles | Species–Cultivar–Origin–Maturity–Export/Import Lot–Cold-chain–Buyer RFQ connection |
| Final goal | Establishing a Supply Intelligence system capable of tracking from overseas production and import quarantine to domestic freezing, processing, and buyer repurchase. |
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
Basic fields | detail |
| Korean name | durian |
| English name | Durian |
| Representative scientific name | Durio zibethinus Murr. ( Nongsaroo ) |
| classification | According to Nongsaroo standards, Malvaceae (Bombox family), Durio genus ( Nongsaroo ) |
| Edible parts | Maturity and internal edible flesh |
| Non-edible · Separate management | Thick, thorny pericarp, seeds, stems, leaves, etc. |
| Major harvesting stages | Immature fruit → Fruit ripened for harvest → Fruit ripened after harvest → Fruit ripened for raw consumption → Fruit for processing input |
| Basic product form | Raw fruit, peeled flesh, refrigerated flesh, frozen flesh, puree, paste, processed products |
| Basic processing stage | Sorting · Ripening · Opening · Flesh Separation · Seed Preparation · Refrigeration · Freezing · Crushing · Puree · Paste |
| Basic use | Raw Food · Desserts · Ice Cream · Bakery · Beverages · Sauces · HMR · PB |
| Principle of similar items | Other Durio species and other tropical fruits are separated into Plant Entity. |
Product Master
Product ID | Actual product form | Key Management Standards |
| DURIAN-P01 | Original fruit from overseas production areas | Cultivar · Origin · Harvest Date · Ripening |
| DURIAN-P02 | Imported fresh fruit and raw fruit | HS · Quarantine · Country of Origin · Ripeness · Appearance |
| DURIAN-P03 | Fresh fruit ripened after harvest | Ripening period, aroma, peel condition, optimal shipping time |
| DURIAN-P04 | Peeled raw fruit | Variety, flesh color, ripeness, hygiene |
| DURIAN-P05 | refrigerated fruit pulp | Temperature, storage time, microorganisms |
| DURIAN-P06 | Freezing pass | Freezing history and thawing conditions |
| DURIAN-P07 | Frozen peeled fruit | Fruit pulp Lot · Freezing · Packaging |
| DURIAN-P08 | IQF/Individually Frozen Fruit | Piece size, freezing, and thawing quality |
| DURIAN-P09 | Durian puree | Buyer specifications such as particle size, color, scent, and solid content |
| DURIAN-P10 | durian paste | Concentration, sugars, additives, heating history |
| DURIAN-P11 | Bakery and dessert ingredients | Puree/Paste · Product Specifications |
| DURIAN-P12 | Ice cream and beverage ingredients | Scent, color, viscosity, and compatibility |
| DURIAN-P13 | PB · Finished Products | Raw material traceability, manufacturing, labeling, and expiration date |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| Plant classification | Durio zibethinus | Basic Plant Master |
| Species | Other Durio spp. | Separate Entity |
| Cultivar | Actual commercial varieties | Supplier verification is mandatory. |
| production site | Country·Region·Farm | Origin Entity |
| Harvesting stage | Immature · Harvest ripe · After ripening · Fully ripe | Harvest Stage |
| Distribution methods | Raw fruit, peeled, refrigerated, frozen | SKU separation |
| Processing form | Puree, Paste, and Dessert Ingredients | Product Separation |
| Packaging type | Whole Fruit·Tray·Vacuum/Frozen Pack, etc. | SKUs by Buyer |
| Final use | Raw food · Hotel · Cafe · Bakery · Ice cream · Beverage | Buyer Specification |
| Transaction type | Fresh fruit imports · Frozen fruit imports · Processed raw materials · OEM/PB | Contract NDA |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
The Rural Development Administration explains that durian cultivation requires high-temperature and high-humidity conditions, including an average annual temperature of 27–30°C , annual precipitation of 1,500–2,500 mm or more , relative humidity of 75–80% or higher , and a rainy season of approximately 9–11 months , along with well-drained soil; it also notes that propagation is primarily achieved through grafting. These values are based on the 2021 Nongsaroo technical data for tropical and subtropical fruits. ( Nongsaroo )
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Production plan | Species · Cultivar · Farm · Buyer Use | Supply plan |
| Seedlings and grafts | Varieties · Rootstocks · Nursery Source | Cultivar tracking |
| formula | Farm, Planting Date, Planting Information | production base |
| growth | Tree size, tree size, tree crown | productivity |
| flowering | Flowering season and weather | Harvest forecasting |
| Moisture and fruit set | Fruit set and fruit drop | Yield Forecast |
| rising | Temperature, rainfall, humidity, and disasters | Mountain hazard |
| Watering | Water quantity and quality | Production stability |
| dispute | Input materials and timing | Production history |
| pests | Occurrence, Control, and Pesticides | Quarantine and Safety |
| Harvest judgment | Variety, Ripeness, Buyer's Purpose | Harvest |
| harvest | Date, Method, Weight | Production Lot |
| Source selection | Size, Appearance, and Flaws | Export Grade |
| ripening | Time, Temperature, and Ripeness | Fresh Quality |
| packaging | Packaging by fruit and flesh | Export logistics |
| shipment | Container · Departure Date | Trade Runtime |
| Quarantine | Country·Pest·Inspection Results | Import Clearance |
| Customs clearance | HS · Origin · Quantity · Amount | Import Lot |
| Dog family | Peel Removal · Batch | Processing |
| pulp separation | Flesh weight · Seed weight | Edible Yield |
| cold storage | Temperature and time | Fresh Pulp |
| freezing | Freezing method · Temperature | Frozen Product |
| Crushing and Puree | Input and Output | Processing Yield |
| Paste | Mixing, heating, and concentration | B2B Ingredient |
| packaging | By freezing and processing | circulation |
| shipment | Buyer·Lot | Delivery |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | Original and | Peeled and frozen flesh | processed goods | finished product | Public rating |
| Species | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Public |
| Cultivar | essential | essential | Raw material standards | tracking | Verified |
| Origin | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Public |
| Producer/Exporter | ID | succession | tracking | tracking | Verified |
| Lot | essential | new | new | new | Verified/NDA |
| Harvest day | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Sukdo | core | core | Raw material standards | tracking | Verified |
| Won and weight | core | Input criteria | Yield connection | - | Member |
| Appearance/Spine | check | - | - | Product Standards | Member |
| flesh color | After changing fruit | core | core | Product specifications | Verified |
| fleshy flavor | After changing fruit | core | core | Product specifications | Member/Verified |
| flesh tissue | After changing fruit | core | Fabrication aptitude | Product Standards | Verified |
| Artificiality rate | specimen | core | Cost linkage | - | NDA |
| Seed ratio | specimen | core | Yield connection | - | NDA |
| Damage/Deterioration | test | test | Non-conformity exclusion | management | Verified |
| Quarantine pests | essential | Import Lot Inheritance | tracking | - | Verified |
| pesticide residues | Legal standards | succession | check | Legal standards | Verified/NDA |
| microorganism | If necessary | core | core | Product Standards | Verified/NDA |
| Freezing history | - | essential | succession | tracking | NDA |
| Thawing quality | - | core | Raw material suitability | - | Verified |
| Puree yield | - | input | core | Cost linkage | NDA |
| Processing history | - | corresponding | essential | essential | NDA |
| packaging | Original and | Refrigeration/Freezing | B2B | Labeling packaging | Member |
| save | Product Conditions | Freezer/Refrigerator | By product | By product | Verified |
| Expiration date | Test-based | Test-based | setting | mark | Verified |
| Shipment | record | record | record | record | Verified |
| Returns and Claims | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Repurchase | connection | connection | connection | connection | NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item · Product Type · Species · Scientific Name · Cultivar · Country of Origin · Production Region · Farm · Producer · Exporter · Importer · Harvest Date · Harvesting Method · Ripening Level · Raw Fruit Weight · Specifications · Grade · Appearance · Pest and Disease Check · Pesticide Usage Records · Phytosanitary Certificate · Pesticide Residue · Microbiological Report · Export Lot · Shipment ID · Import Lot · Quarantine Results · Date of Inspection · Flesh Weight · Seed Weight · Edible Yield · Refrigeration/Freezing History · Raw Material Lot · Puree/Paste Processing History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Fresh fruit importer | Origin · Cultivar · Maturity · Quarantine | Fresh Import RFQ |
| Specialized fruit distribution | Variety, Size, and Ripening Condition | Premium Retail |
| Large-scale distribution | Quarantine, origin, variety, packaging | Seasonal Product |
| Online distribution | Ripening, Odor Management, Delivery | Direct Retail |
| Southeast Asian food service companies | Flesh ripeness, variety, delivery date | Fresh/Frozen Pulp |
| Hotel Buffet | Fresh fruit, peeled flesh, varieties | Premium Supply |
| Cafe · Dessert | Frozen fruit pulp, puree, and paste | B2B Ingredient |
| Bakery | Puree, Paste, Flavor | Fill/Cream |
| ice cream | Frozen fruit pulp/purée | Dairy/Frozen Dessert |
| Beverage company | Puree/Paste | Beverage Ingredient |
| HMR and dessert manufacturing | Frozen fruit pulp/purée | OEM/PB |
| Frozen food distribution | Frozen fruit pulp, packaging, and test report | Regular Supply |
| PB·OEM | Desserts, ice cream, and snacks | Product Development |
| Research and testing institutions | Variety, Ripeness, Quarantine, Processing | Technology verification |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Overseas production | Country · Cultivar · Crop Conditions | Supply forecast |
| harvest | Ripness · Variety · Buyer Use | Product Branch |
| Source selection | Size, Appearance, and Ripeness | Export Grade |
| ripening | Export/Domestic Sales Point | Quality Control |
| export packaging | Quarantine, Packaging, Labeling | Shipment |
| Quarantine | Origin · Pests · Certificate | Importability |
| shipment | Fares · Transit Time | Logistics |
| Customs clearance | HS · Origin · Quantity · Amount | Import Lot |
| Refrigeration/Freezing | Temperature and stock | Supply stability |
| Peeling and flesh separation | Yield and microorganisms | B2B Product |
| Puree/Paste | Yield, scent, color | Processor RFQ |
| Distribution and supply | Refrigeration Chain · Delivery Time | Buyer rating |
| RFQ · Repurchase | Quality, Price, Claims | Supplier Selection |
Import and export management
item | Management principles |
| Fresh Durian HS | 0810.60-0000 presented in a 2025 Korea Customs Service consultation case. Verify current HSK before actual 2026 declaration ( Korea Customs Service ). |
| frozen durian | Separate HS codes from fresh fruit are possible. Product form and degree of processing are re-verified by the Korea Customs Service. |
| Puree/Paste | Separate classification possible depending on the degree of preparation and processing |
| Import volume | Input after verification of raw data from the Korea Customs Service's import and export trade statistics. |
| Revenue | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Major importing countries | Enter quantities and amounts by country after verifying the official raw data. |
| Quarantine | Application of country-specific fresh fruit quarantine conditions by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency |
| Risk countries and items | In the 2026 analysis by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, cases of pest detection in Thai durian were mentioned relatively frequently. ( Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) |
| PLS | Applies to tropical fruits including durian, and also applies to imported agricultural products ( Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) |
| FTA | Check tariff rates by origin, HS, and agreement |
| cold chain | Separate management focused on peeled and frozen flesh |
| Customs clearance unit price | Use only after verifying official raw data from the Korea Customs Service |
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Original fruit from the mountain area | Cultivar·Origin·Sukdo | Fresh RFQ |
| imported fresh fruit | Quarantine, Origin, Ripening | Retail RFQ |
| Peeled flesh | Variety, Color, Aroma, Ripness | Foodservice |
| refrigerated fruit pulp | Microorganisms, Temperature, Delivery Time | Premium B2B |
| Frozen fruit pulp | Freeze-thaw quality | Frozen RFQ |
| IQF fragments | Size, Damage, Shape | Dessert/Bakery |
| Puree | Color, scent, and particle size | Beverage/Bakery |
| Paste | Concentration, sugar, and heating status | Fill/OEM |
| Ice cream ingredients | Flavor, Puree Ratio, and Specifications | Dairy RFQ |
| Bakery filling | Viscosity and thermal stability | Bakery RFQ |
| Beverage ingredients | Puree, Paste, Solid | Beverage |
| Non-commercial products and | Appearance, maturity, and safety | Processing conversion |
| pericarp | Separation from food products | Review of compost and biomaterials |
| satellite | Separated from regular fruit pulp product | The use of food and materials is subject to separate verification. |
| Selected items | Spoilage, Quarantine, and Safety | Conformity/Waste Separation |
Product Research Profile (PRP)
PRP area | Key question |
| Species | Did you confirm if it is actually Durio zibethinus? |
| Cultivar | What are the differences in flesh color, aroma, texture, and yield among varieties? |
| Sukdo | Are the appropriate stages for export, fresh fruit sales, and frozen processing different? |
| ripening | How to align Transit Time with the Buyer's Optimal Sales Timing |
| Artificiality rate | What is the actual flesh weight compared to the original fruit? |
| Seed ratio | How do seed and flesh yields differ by variety? |
| freezing | How aroma, texture, and brewing change after thawing |
| Puree | What is the production yield relative to the raw material? |
| Paste | How is the aptitude for bakery and dessert manufacturing? |
| Odor management | Do the packaging, refrigeration, and facility operating conditions meet the Buyer's requirements? |
| Buyer | How variety, origin, ripeness, and processing type are linked to repurchase |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Species·Cultivar·Origin·Roughness·Lot required values | Required value completion rate |
| 2 | Separation of Raw Fruit, Peeled, Refrigerated, Freezed, Puree, and Paste Products | Product identification rate |
| 3 | Overseas Crop, Harvest, Shipment, and Arrival Connection | supply forecast error |
| 4 | Datafication of quarantine, test reports, freezing, and processing history | Traceability rate |
| 5 | Producer–Exporter–Importer–Processor–Buyer RFQ connection | RFQ Match Rate |
| 6 | Video AI Circle and Size, Ripeness, and Damage Screening | Judgment accuracy |
| 7 | Cultivar Image and Document Validation Assistant | Variety identification rate |
| 8 | Prediction of harvest and ripening time | Optimal selling time error |
| 9 | Maritime Transit–Post-ripening Linkage Prediction | waste/overripe rate |
| 10 | Prediction of edible portion rate | Error compared to actual |
| 11 | Freezing and Thawing Quality Prediction | defect rate |
| 12 | Puree and Paste Yield Prediction | Processing Yield Error |
| 13 | Quarantine Risk Scoring | Early detection of inspection and return risks |
| 14 | AI Supplier/Buyer Match | Sample→Contract Conversion Rate |
| 15 | Traceability | Orchard/Exporter→Buyer traceability |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Cultivar mixed | Variety is important for transaction value, but variety data is missing | Cultivar |
| Mixed origins | Differences in quality and supply by country and region are not reflected | Origin |
| Sukdo mismatch | Discrepancy between export, ripening, and sales timing | Harvest/Ripening |
| Quality deviation | Differences in color, aroma, texture, and flesh yield | Lot Quality |
| dependence on overseas production | The impact of crop conditions in mountainous areas is direct | Production |
| Bias in supply countries | Risk of dependence on specific countries | Country Share |
| Quarantine risk | Detectable regulated pests in fresh fruit | Pest Inspection |
| Risk of return/disposal | Transaction loss in case of quarantine non-compliance | Clearance Status |
| Marine Lead Time | Ripening and Transit Time Conflict | Shipment |
| Refrigeration and freezing chain | Maintaining flesh quality | Temperature Log |
| Artificiality rate | Variation in flesh content relative to the original fruit | Weight Yield |
| Seed ratio | Difference in actual raw material yield | Seed Ratio |
| Frozen quality | Deterioration of texture and aroma after thawing | Freeze/Thaw |
| Microbial risk | Safety Management of Peeled and Fruit Products | Microbiology |
| PLS · Test Report | Need to link import lot and pesticide residue data | Certificate |
| HS Mixed | Classification differences between fresh, frozen, and processed products | HS Description |
| Buyer specification discrepancy | Differences in variety, origin, and ripeness requirements | Buyer Spec |
| Repurchase not reflected | Delivery results are not linked to Supplier selection | Evaluation·Reorder |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Durian from overseas growing regions | Country · Cultivar · Harvest period | Producer · Quantity · Unit Price |
| Fresh fruit import | Origin·Variety·Ripeness·HS | Importer · Quarantine · Actual Price |
| Premium Original Fruit | Variety, Size, Ripening | MOQ · Unit Price |
| Peeled flesh | Variety, Ripeness, Packaging | Test Report · Price |
| refrigerated fruit pulp | Temperature · Delivery Time | Microorganisms and expiration dates |
| Freezing pass | frozen form | MOQ · Price |
| Frozen peeled fruit | Pieces, Packaging, Varieties | Lot · Report |
| IQF pulp | Size and Breakage Rate | Process · MOQ |
| Puree | Color, scent, and particle size | Yield and price |
| Paste | Concentration, Sugars, Product Form | Process · MOQ |
| Cafe · Dessert | Fruit pulp/puree | Regular delivery |
| Bakery | Paste/Puree | Supply cycle |
| ice cream | Frozen fruit pulp/purée | Manufacturing specifications |
| HMR·PB | Desserts and processed foods | OEM conditions |
| Import substitution processing | Frozen raw materials → Domestic processing | Processor Information |
| Quarantine cooperation | Origin·Exporter·Quarantine Records | Phytosanitary materials |
| Technology demonstration | Ripening, freezing, and AI sorting | Test conditions |
| Research cooperation | Cultivar · Ripening · Processing | Dataset·IP |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Plant Identity · Import Quarantine · Fresh Fruit · Ripening · Frozen Fruit Flesh · Puree · Processing · RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | Cultivar · Major Producing Countries · 2026 HS · Import Volume · Verification of Quarantine Raw Data | expected |
| v2.0 | Detailed quality standards for variety, ripeness, post-ripening, edible yield, freezing, puree, and paste | expected |
| v3.0 | Combine Producer–Exporter–Quarantine–Importer–Cold-chain–Processor–Buyer Verified Container | expected |
