New push to up durian exports

New push to up durian exports

The government is looking to expand durian exports to China -- Thailand's biggest buyer of the fruit -- and has asked Chinese authorities to relax chemical contamination screening of Thai durians, says the Commerce Ministry.

Thailand pushes for streamlined durian export process to China

Thailand pushes for streamlined durian export process to ChinaLegacyThailand aims to enhance durian exports to China, its largest market, with the Commerce Ministry urging Chinese officials to ease chemical screening procedures for Thai durians. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan met with Wu Zhiwu, Consul-General of China, and Zhang Xiaoxiao, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Office, in a bid to facilitate this proce…

Trade Minister and Chinese Envoy Join Forces to Boost Durian Exports with 4 Key Strategies

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. In a bid to further cement Thailand’s dominance in the Chinese durian market, Commerce Minister Phichai Naripthaphan has met with Chinese diplomats to reaffirm confidence in the quality of Thai durians and to promote smoother export processes for the upcoming fruit season. On 18 April, Minister Phichai held talks with Mr Wu Zhiwu, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailan…

Kunming firm eyes more Thai durian imports

The DITP plans to expedite business-matching events between Thai durian exporters and the company under the “Quick-win Business Matching” initiative, which was developed through collaboration between trade offices in Kunming, Chengdu, and Nanning. BANGKOK, Thailand – A Chinese company in Kunming is expected to increase durian imports from Thailand to around 20–30 containers per day. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of the Department of In…