Durian production in eastern Thailand may be reduced by half, and the order price has surged to 80 yuan/kg!

According to Thai media reports, durian production in eastern Thailand's durian-producing areas (Chanthaburi, Rayong, and Trat) may drop by more than 50% due to dry weather in 2024, which is in line with the government's earlier assessment of a 6.05% production increase. On the contrary, the total durian planting area in the three eastern provinces will increase to approximately 110,000 hectares in 2024, an increase of approximately 7,920 hectares from approximately 101,000 hectares in 2023; the production area will be 68,000 hectares, an increase of approximately 5,528 hectares from 2023. Although the area is The increase still cannot offset the impact of climate on production. Expectations of production cuts have also stimulated price growth. About 1,200 buyers have signed ordering agreements in advance, and the price of durian per kilogram is even as high as 300-400 baht (about 60-80 yuan). According to sources: "Many farmers are worried that 4 There is not enough water in the ...