Thailand's durian, a real product champion

Published 2021년 4월 15일

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Thai consumers may no longer be able to afford high-grade Monthong durians due to high export prices, leading to the consumption of downgraded and leftover durian from exports. Over the past ten years, global durian exports have seen a significant increase of 48.3% from 521,028 tonnes in 2011 to 772,860 tonnes in 2020, with Thailand being the dominant exporter. The market is expected to grow further, with China being the largest importer. However, the quality of Thai durian for export is a concern, with concerns about the use of chemicals to accelerate the color of the fruit. There is optimism for the future of the Thai durian industry, with hopes that it could become a champion product, surpassing rice as Thailand's most valuable agricultural export.

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Who would have thought that today a good grade Monthong durian, full of fullness, may not be a product for Thai consumers again Due to the continued high export prices As a result, Thais have become a consumer of fruit that is downgraded. Leftover from export Having seen the various statistics, it is enough to understand International Trade Study Center University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce And the Thai Durian Institute estimated that In the past ten years The global export market rose from 521,028 tonnes in 2011 to 772,860 tonnes in 2020, up 48.3%. Looking further into the year 2025, or four years from now. Both agencies estimate that durian exports will rise 134.5% from over five hundred thousand tonnes to 1,812,201 tonnes, with Thailand, which has always been number one, continues to dominate with 1,044,672 tonnes (57.65%) of exports. ), Followed by Vietnam's 165,465 tons (9.13%) and Malaysia 76,379 tons (4.21%). The world's largest durian importer, China, expects to ...

Source: Prachachat