Govt Sets Target of 4.4 Million Tons for Fresh, Processed Fruit Export in 2023

[snoop1130]

Seasonal durian is being sold to traders for export to China.

 

BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) – The Ministry of Commerce has set the target for export of fresh and processed fruits at 4.44 million tons, an increase of 10% from the previous year, said Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Durian, in particular, is targeted at 100 billion Baht in export value in 2023.

 

Under the fruit management and export plan for 2023 reported to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and other concerned agencies from both public and private sectors have worked together to come up with a total of 22 proactive measures.

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1157626

 

-- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-20

 

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[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Durian, in particular, is targeted at 100 billion Baht in export value in 2023.

One of the most over-priced fruits on the market.

[VinnieK]

I hardly saw any longkong last year.

Probably China scooped the whole crop.

Durians weren't plenty either and prices on the high side