Thailand's fruit production to reach 6.76 million tons in 2024, export prices to rise sharply

This year, Thailand's fruit production is expected to reach 6.76 million tons, of which 1.76 million tons will be consumed domestically, accounting for 26%, and 5 million tons will be exported, accounting for 74%. The Ministry of Domestic Trade said that Thailand has shifted its focus on fruit trade to stimulate domestic consumption and fruit exports to help farmers explore new markets such as the United States, Europe and Canada. This year, in addition to the main export market China, the department also plans to export seedless fresh longan to the United States, Europe and Canada. The director of the department, Wattanasak Sur-iam said that in 2024, Thailand's fruit market will usher in another golden year, and fruit prices are stable and higher than last year. Despite the delayed harvest caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon, Thailand's total fruit production still increased by 3% from 6.75 million tons last year. Among them, durian production increased by 3%, mangosteen ...