Thailand witnessed a remarkable export growth of 3.72% in 2022, generating more than 168 billion baht in revenue. The country’s thriving fruit industry found an avid market in China, which imported over 2.17 million tons of Thai fruit last year. A diverse assortment of Thai fruit, such as bananas, coconuts, durians, dragon fruit, and longans consistently ranked highly in Chinese imports. These fruits were exported in various forms, including fresh, frozen, dried, and processed, catering to the diverse palates and culinary preferences in China.
A staggering 95% of durian consumed in China was imported from Thailand, highlighting the strong demand for this unique and aromatic fruit. Additionally, 523,000 tons of coconuts were exported to China, further testifying to the solid partnership between the two countries in the fruit trade.
A variety of transportation methods were employed by Thai traders to export fruit to China, with 51% being transported by boat, 48% by land and a small fraction (0.54%) by plane.
[ 10 baht = €0.26 ]
Source: thethaiger.com
