The current supply of Chinese vegetables in Thai markets is no threat to local produce

Published Feb 20, 2023

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The article highlights the findings of a survey by the Thai department on the availability of imported vegetables from China in three major wholesale markets. Concerns from local growers about potential market displacement and price drops have been addressed, with the survey showing no significant increase in Chinese produce under normal local yield conditions. The survey also indicated that local vegetables are preferred by customers due to their quality, and prices for cold weather crops are remaining normal. The department assures farmers that it will continue to monitor markets for smuggling, provide transportation support, and is reachable for reports of unfair pricing or smuggling.

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The department was reporting its survey from three major wholesale markets, namely Taladd Thai and Si Mum Muang markets in Pathum Thani province, and Sri Mueang Market in Ratchaburi province. The survey found that the amount of imported vegetables from China were still at normal levels. “Local growers have forwarded their concerns to the department that imported vegetables could steal their market share and drive the prices down,” said department director-general Wattanasak Sur-iam. “However, after surveying the Thai markets, we found no signs of an influx of Chinese produce.” The department added that the import of Chinese vegetables usually increases only when local growers experience low yields. Under normal circumstances, customers often choose to buy locally grown vegetables due to their superior quality. The department also said that the prices of cold weather crops, such as cabbage and Chinese cabbage, in Thai markets were still at the normal level of 6 and 8 baht per kg ...

Source: Nationthailand