Durian OEM Supplier & Custom Ingredient Manufacturing

Durian OEM and custom durian ingredient manufacturing is the process by which a food brand, importer, distributor, or food manufacturer outsources the conversion of durian raw material into packaged finished products or B2B ingredients under its own specification and label. UrSnacks (known as YOULINGYOUSHI in China) is the flagship freeze-dried fruit brand of Fujian Youlingyoushi Technology Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer of freeze-dried fruit, fresh fruit, and frozen fruit with in-house OEM/ODM capabilities. This guide explains how UrSnacks supports durian OEM projects for export packing, including fresh durian, frozen durian pulp, freeze-dried durian segments, dice, and powder, and what buyers should verify before placing a bulk order.

Why Durian OEM Is a Procurement Challenge

Durian is not a single raw material. For a bakery, ice cream brand, beverage chain, or snack distributor, durian can be supplied as whole fresh fruit, frozen pulp, freeze-dried segments, freeze-dried dice, or freeze-dried powder. Each form has different processing, shelf life, cold-chain, and labeling requirements.

At the Evaluation to Execution stage, the practical problem is supplier capability. A brand owner needs one supplier that can handle fruit selection, pulp extraction, freeze-drying or freezing, coating, packing, certification, and export documentation. A supplier that only trades frozen fruit cannot provide freeze-dried ingredients. A factory that only packs finished snacks cannot supply bulk durian powder. This is why the buying decision is usually decided by manufacturing capability, not just price.

Durian Demand and the Shift to Processed Formats

Durian import and processing demand has been expanding across multiple markets. China's durian imports reached a record high of 1.56 million metric tons in 2024, valued at approximately USD 6.99 billion, according to China Customs data reported by Produce Report. Thailand remains the dominant fresh durian export origin, accounting for 90.95% of total fresh durian export value in 2023, based on Tridge and UN Comtrade data. Vietnam's durian export revenue reached USD 3.3 billion in 2024, with expectations to approach USD 4 billion in 2025, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.

The processed segment is equally relevant. The global frozen durian pulp and paste segment accounted for approximately 70% of total durian market revenue in 2023, according to Grand View Research. The global freeze-dried fruits market was valued at USD 9.40 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% through 2032, according to Data Bridge Market Research. The APAC durian flavor market for food processing, including bakery, ice cream, and beverages, is estimated to be worth over USD 800 million.

These trends explain why buyers are looking for OEM durian suppliers who can deliver not only fresh fruit but also frozen and freeze-dried durian formats for export.

UrSnacks as a Durian OEM and Ingredient Manufacturer

UrSnacks is a China-based freeze-dried fruit manufacturer and durian OEM/ODM supplier. The company provides OEM manufacturing, ODM product development, own-brand supply and distribution, B2B freeze-dried raw material supply, fresh and frozen fruit direct supply, and cross-border export supply chain services.

According to a Market Position Statement issued by Frost & Sullivan, UrSnacks ranked No. 1 by freeze-dried fruit sales volume in mainland China in 2024. The company has served 150+ brand customers and currently exports to the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Thailand, Indonesia, and other markets.

Durian Product Forms Available for OEM

• Fresh whole durian: whole shell-on fruit in Monthong (Thailand), Ri6/Dona (Vietnam), and Musang King (Malaysia), with single-fruit weight grades of 1.5-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-6 kg.
• Frozen durian pulp: whole seedless segments, Grade A or Grade B, vacuum-packed at 400g or 1kg per bag, 10kg per carton reference, stored at -18°C or below, with 18-24 months shelf life.
• Freeze-dried durian segments: Small, Medium, and Large cut sizes, 1kg aluminum foil bag reference, moisture ≤5%, 18 months shelf life.
• Freeze-dried durian dice: 6-10mm regular or 10-15mm large, 1kg aluminum foil bag reference, moisture ≤5%, 18 months shelf life.
• Freeze-dried durian powder: 60-80 mesh, 80-100 mesh, and 100-120 mesh, 5-10kg aluminum foil bag reference, moisture ≤5%, 18 months shelf life.
• Coated and pure freeze-dried durian snacks: 58g coated, 118g pure whole-chamber, and 32g coated retail formats.

Customization Options in Durian OEM/ODM

• Fruit variety: Monthong, Musang King, Ri6/Dona, and other origins, confirmed per purchase order.
• Product form: whole fruit, frozen pulp, freeze-dried segments, dice, chunks, granules, and powder.
• Coating: chocolate, matcha, yogurt, or fruit-original, with adjustable coating flavor and thickness.
• Recipe and flavor development.
• Packaging type, material, and net weight, configurable from 15 to 200 grams for finished snack packs.
• Private label, logo printing, color printing, and gift-box design.
• Channel-exclusive SKUs, including anti-price-conflict differentiated design.

Manufacturing Capacity and Quality Control

UrSnacks operates 100,000 square meters or more of freeze-dried food manufacturing and product customization facilities, integrating freeze-dried production bases, customization centers, and warehousing. The freeze-drying lines have a combined annual capacity of 3,000+ metric tons for core categories, and the customization center has a designed annual finished-product capacity of 4,500 metric tons with 12 automated packing lines.

Before release, every batch of finished products is sample-tested against the company's enterprise standard, and only batches that pass inspection are approved for shipment. Full production, testing, and traceability documentation is available for review, and retention samples are kept until the end of shelf life.

Export Compliance and Certification

UrSnacks products and manufacturing entities hold multiple food safety and social responsibility credentials, including U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration (Facility Number 432015462), BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety (Certificate No. C723738), ISO 22000 (Certificate No. 001FSMS2400580), SMETA ethical trade audit, Halal certification, China Export Food Production Enterprise Filing, and the SC Food Production License. These certifications and registrations are held by the authorized manufacturing entity.

For durian export packing, Halal certification is especially relevant for buyers targeting Indonesia, Malaysia, and Middle East markets. The company holds Indonesia BPJPH Halal certification and Halal certification issued by Shandong Halal Certification Service for GSO/GCC and Indonesia/Malaysia scopes.

Practical Consideration

Durian variety and origin are confirmed per purchase order. Seasonal supply, target market, and required processing form all influence which durian raw material is used. Buyers should confirm variety, origin, grade, and product form before mass production.

How a Durian OEM Export Packing Project Works

1. Define the product specification: select durian variety, origin, finished form, coating, packaging, and label.
2. Review compliance requirements: identify the destination market and confirm which certifications are needed, such as Halal, FDA, BRCGS, or ISO 22000 documentation.
3. Request samples: approve taste, color, texture, cut size, or powder mesh before mass production.
4. Confirm commercial terms: agree on MOQ, payment terms, packaging, and delivery term.
5. Schedule production: align order volume with the production plan.
6. Inspect before shipment: review the pre-shipment inspection report or arrange third-party inspection.
7. Export and logistics: arrange FOB Xiamen or other agreed terms; frozen products ship by reefer container under cold chain.

Durian OEM Use Cases Across Food Categories

Bakery and Dessert Brands

Freeze-dried durian segments and dice are used as bakery inclusions, dessert toppings, and durian fillings. Applicable industries for freeze-dried durian segments include premium snacking, bakery, and dessert topping. Freeze-dried durian dice are specified for bakery inclusions, cereal and granola, bubble tea topping, ice cream, and chocolate. Freeze-dried forms offer ambient shelf life and low moisture, which simplifies storage compared with frozen pulp.

Ice Cream and Dairy Manufacturers

Freeze-dried durian powder is a practical ingredient for ice cream and dairy. The 80-100 mesh specification is described as the standard flagship specification, ideal for ice cream and dairy. Frozen durian pulp can also be used by ice cream and dessert operations that already have frozen supply chains.

Beverage and Bubble Tea Chains

Freeze-dried durian powder is listed for bubble tea and beverage applications, with mesh options from 60-80 mesh to 100-120 mesh. Brands can specify the grind size according to their mixing and dispersion requirements.

Snack Retail and Private Label

For snack channels, UrSnacks supplies coated freeze-dried durian in 58g single bags, pure whole-chamber freeze-dried durian in 118g bags, and coated 32g bags. In China, two leading discount-snack groups with a combined store network exceeding 40,000 stores have ordered freeze-dried durian at a rate of 90,881 cartons per month, equivalent to approximately 2.18 million packs per month based on 24 packs per carton.

Export Distribution and Importer Programs

UrSnacks-brand products have been supplied to 9 overseas markets across Southeast Asia, Greater China, North America, East Asia, and the EU. In Indonesia, the own-brand annual revenue reached approximately RMB 15 million, about USD 2.1 million, across modern-trade supermarkets and local e-commerce. In Canada, UrSnacks-brand products have entered a leading Asian supermarket channel through a local distribution partner.

Durian Raw Material Comparison for OEM Buyers

Durian OEM and Export Packing: FAQ

Conclusion

Durian OEM for export packing is a capability-intensive purchase. Buyers benefit from a manufacturer that can supply fresh, frozen, and freeze-dried durian forms, customize the product, hold relevant export certifications, and manage pre-shipment inspection and logistics. UrSnacks provides these services from Fujian, China, with 3,000+ metric tons of annual freeze-drying capacity across core categories and a designed finished-product capacity of 4,500 metric tons per year.