by Mitch Connor

 

Thailand, already a dominant fruit exporter to China, witnessed a remarkable growth of 3.72% in 2022, generating more than 168 billion baht in revenue. The country’s thriving fruit industry found an avid market in China, which imported over 2.17 million tonnes of Thai fruit last year, according to a recent report from the Commerce Ministry.

 

A diverse assortment of Thai fruit, such as bananas, coconuts, durians, dragon fruit, and longans consistently ranked highly in Chinese imports. These fruits were exported in various forms, including fresh, frozen, dried, and processed, catering to the diverse palates and culinary preferences in China.

For instance, a staggering 95% of durian consumed in China was imported from Thailand, highlighting the strong demand for this unique and aromatic fruit. Additionally, 523,000 tonnes of coconuts were exported to China, further testifying to the solid partnership between the two countries in the fruit trade.

 

A variety of transportation methods were employed by Thai traders to export fruit to China, with 51% being transported by boat, 48% by land and a small fraction (0.54%) by plane. This growth not only benefits Thai traders but also provides lucrative opportunities for Thai crop growers to expand their global market reach.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-fruit-is-highly-favored-in-china

 

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I spy with my little eye : 2 coconuts in that photo

Nice Coconuts ...................................................LOL

Nice melons ... ????

Durian. 2500 baht at Thonburi Market. Thanks, China.

 

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

I spy with my little eye : 2 coconuts in that photo

I was thinking of ripe water melons myself.