Thailand’s fresh durian exports to China recorded a 10-fold increase over the past 6 years, while it is expected that Thai durian shipments to China will grow 12 percent YoY in 2024 (Business Brief No.4036)

• In 2023, Thai fruit exports to China played a significant role towards the overall Thai shipments to China because they accounted for 18.2 percent of Thailand’s total exports to China. Fresh durian constituted the highest share of Thailand’s total fruit exports to China.
• In 2024, Thailand’s fresh durian shipments to China are projected to reach USD4.5 billion dollars, representing a slower growth of 12 percent YoY, a 30 percent YoY decline from 2023, due to the low base of 2023 and declines in both export volume and value as compared to those in 2023.
•  Looking ahead, although Thailand will continue to enjoy a major share of the durian export market in China, share of durian shipments from our rivals are projected to increase. Therefore, maintaining the quality of Thai durians is the key to retain their competitiveness.