From March to July each year, Thai durian farmers are all geared to address China’s craving durians. When durian season is in full swing, up to 8,000 durians are picked in one day. Currently, durians from Thailand are dominating the Chinese market. China’s annual durian imports rose almost fourfold from 2017 to 2021, a skyrocketing trend that provides great opportunities for the Thailand-China fruit trade.
This pattern is likely to be further fueled by the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world’s largest free trade deal to date, and the rapidly evolving transportation infrastructure in the region.
Source: macaubusiness.com