Thailand Sets Durian Export Quality Standards to Boost Exports by 1 Trillion Baht
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is working on durian product standards to boost the value of durian exports up to 1 trillion baht.
The regulation aims to maintain quality and prevent substandard durians from being exported.
The draft regulation sets minimum requirements for the dry weight of durian pulp for Monthong (32%), Chanee (30%), and Kra Dum (28%).
The government is certifying and packing durians to meet these standards to ensure competitiveness in the global market.
Thailand is set to implement a new regulation to help durian exporters maintain quality and competitiveness, as the country is the world's largest durian exporter with revenues reaching 120 billion baht (3.7 billion USD) and shipments of 900,000 tonnes in 2023.
China is the main export market, with demand projected to increase by up to 1 million tonnes this year and potentially 15-fold in the future.
The regulation will aid in preserving the industry's significance and growth.
Thailand plans to significantly boost the value of durian exports, aiming for up to 1 trillion baht in the future.
The Agricultural Economics Office expects a larger durian harvest this year, covering 424,729 rai and producing approximately 823,989 tonnes, a 6% increase from 2023.
The harvesting season runs from March to August, with the peak production period in May.
The draft regulation sets minimum requirements for the dry weight of durian pulp for Monthong (32%), Chanee (30%), and Kra Dum (28%).
The government is certifying and packing durians to meet these standards to ensure competitiveness in the global market.
Thailand is set to implement a new regulation to help durian exporters maintain quality and competitiveness, as the country is the world's largest durian exporter with revenues reaching 120 billion baht (3.7 billion USD) and shipments of 900,000 tonnes in 2023.
China is the main export market, with demand projected to increase by up to 1 million tonnes this year and potentially 15-fold in the future.
The regulation will aid in preserving the industry's significance and growth.
Thailand plans to significantly boost the value of durian exports, aiming for up to 1 trillion baht in the future.
The Agricultural Economics Office expects a larger durian harvest this year, covering 424,729 rai and producing approximately 823,989 tonnes, a 6% increase from 2023.
The harvesting season runs from March to August, with the peak production period in May.
