Thailand Surges in Export Growth Thanks to Four Key Fruits
Thailand's export growth surged by 7.2% in May 2024, reaching 960.22 billion baht, driven by durians, mangosteens, longans, and mangoes. Durian exports alone increased to 83.059 billion baht, while mangosteens, longans, and mangoes also saw significant rises. Experts warn of potential declines in durian cultivation due to El Niño, predicting an 18% decrease in production between April and August 2024.
Thailand's export growth surged by 7.2% in May 2024, reaching 960.22 billion baht, primarily driven by four key seasonal fruits: durians, mangosteens, longans, and mangoes.
According to the Commerce Ministry, durian exports between January and May increased to 83.059 billion baht from 72.833 billion baht the previous year.
Mangosteen exports rose to 9.904 billion baht, up from 7.975 billion baht.
Longan exports reached 6.367 billion baht, up from 4.848 billion baht.
Mango exports surged to 3.127 billion baht, up from 1.868 billion baht last year.
Despite this boost, experts warn of possible declines in durian cultivation due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Kasikorn Research Centre predicts an 18% decline in total production for durian between April and August 2024 due to low rainfall affecting flowering and harvest conditions.
The Eastern region is expected to see a 14% yearly decrease, equating to around 0.65 million tonnes, while the Southern region may see a 25% annual decline, or around 0.31 million tonnes.
Durian from the Eastern region will be available starting in April, and from the South starting in June.
According to the Commerce Ministry, durian exports between January and May increased to 83.059 billion baht from 72.833 billion baht the previous year.
Mangosteen exports rose to 9.904 billion baht, up from 7.975 billion baht.
Longan exports reached 6.367 billion baht, up from 4.848 billion baht.
Mango exports surged to 3.127 billion baht, up from 1.868 billion baht last year.
Despite this boost, experts warn of possible declines in durian cultivation due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Kasikorn Research Centre predicts an 18% decline in total production for durian between April and August 2024 due to low rainfall affecting flowering and harvest conditions.
The Eastern region is expected to see a 14% yearly decrease, equating to around 0.65 million tonnes, while the Southern region may see a 25% annual decline, or around 0.31 million tonnes.
Durian from the Eastern region will be available starting in April, and from the South starting in June.
