Thai Bananas Set to Generate 1.07 Billion Baht as Demand Soars in Japan

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government forecast Thai fresh bananas and their goods to Japan will generate up to 1.07 billion baht this year due to their popular demand in the Eastern Asian country.

 

Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri stated that demands for bananas in Japan have been rising since the fruit is tasty and healthy and can be used as ingredients for desserts. He said that Japan’s weather is not suitable for banana cultivation, causing low yields that could not meet the country’s demand. As a result, the country imports more than 1 million tonnes of bananas per year.

 

According to the spokesperson, Caretaker Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha made clear his satisfaction with Thai bananas and their products being popular in other countries. The Prime Minister expressed confidence in the quality of Thai fruit being recognized by many countries and urged officials to provide full assistance in expanding these opportunities for the Thai people.

 

The spokesperson stated that Thailand can use privileges under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement, one of which exempts Thailand from tariffs on 8,000 tonnes of bananas, which expands opportunities for Thai farmers and businesses. He assures that the government is prepared to market Thai fruits in order to meet international demand, as well as boost the potential of fruit exporters and farmers in the country.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230616143502498

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2023-06-16

 

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[hotchilli]

I hear they're really fond of those small finger sized bananas..

[stoner]

16 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I hear they're really fond of those small finger sized bananas..

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[flyingtlger]

This ain't no monkey business...

 

 

[jacko45k]

And in whose pockets will most of this 1 billion baht go.......? I would like to think the farmers, but past events tells me they will get squeezed for lower prices. 

[zzaa09]

32 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I hear they're really fond of those small finger sized bananas..

We keep the red variety for ourselves.....much more tastier and a composite texture.

[zzaa09]

Just now, jacko45k said:

And in whose pockets will most of this 1 billion baht go.......? I would like to think the farmers, but past events tells me they will get squeezed for lower prices. 

As it is the practice throughout the Thai agricultural sector. 

Why do hard working farmers put up with this crap?

[mikebell]

No wonder I can't buy any in 7-11s!

[h90]

here on the market in Bangkok they get the bananas delivered complete green and let them yellow with time.

They are only slightly more tasty than these in the supermarket in Europe.

Garden Bananas that get almost to yellow on the plant are way stronger in taste.

[h90]

2 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

As it is the practice throughout the Thai agricultural sector. 

Why do hard working farmers put up with this crap?

Out of laziness....Try to buy things direct from the farmer...they aren't interested in selling small amounts even above supermarket prices.

[IAMHERE]

Wonder if any of those 'banana forests' planted in empty lots to avoid taxes will get shipped to Japan. Win Win for some folks.