Thailand recently completed exporting six durian shipments to China, weighing 96 metric tonnes and valued at over 7 million baht.
The shipments highlight the growing demand for Thai durians in the Chinese market, driven by their unique flavor and high quality. This milestone underscores Thailand’s position as a leading exporter of tropical fruits, with durians being one of the most sought-after products. Efforts to streamline logistics and ensure compliance with international standards have further boosted trade efficiency.
Key Takeways
- Thailand completed exporting six durian shipments to China between January 20 and 21, totaling 96 metric tonnes and worth over 7 million baht. These shipments, inspected at Nakhon Phanom and Chiang Khong, met China’s General Administration of Customs safety standards, being free from Basic Yellow 2 and cadmium.
- Deputy Minister Itthi Sirilatthayakorn visited the Nakhon Phanom Border Checkpoint, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safe, high-quality agricultural exports. Authorities strive to bolster international confidence in Thai durians by ensuring compliance with safety standards and by easing barriers for exporters and farmers.
- The Department of Agriculture started testing on January 17 to adhere to China’s regulations, certifying durians as compliant prior to shipment. Exporters follow the ‘Four No’s’ policy: no immature durians, no pests, no fraudulent certifications, and no unauthorized additives, ensuring both consumer safety and durian quality.
The exports, which took place from January 20 to 21, were thoroughly inspected at the Nakhon Phanom and Chiang Khong Border Checkpoints. Six GACC-certified labs in China conducted tests to ensure the absence of Basic Yellow 2 and cadmium in the durians. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Itthi Sirilatthayakorn, visited the Nakhon Phanom site to evaluate the process, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the quality and safety of agricultural exports.
The Department of Agriculture initiated durian sample testing on January 17 to meet China’s stringent standards, certifying all exports as compliant. Authorities aim to strengthen international trust in Thai durians by upholding safety standards and facilitating exporters and farmers. Exporters are reminded to follow the ‘Four No’s’ policy: no immature durians, no pests, no fake certificates, and no forbidden additives, to protect consumer safety and maintain quality.
