Thai durian exports to Chinese mainland marks 73 per cent of total export volume in first half of 2020

BANGKOK (Xinhua): Thailand's durian export to the Chinese mainland has accounted for 73 per cent of the total export volume during the first six months this year, said a senior government official on Tuesday (Aug 11).

Trade Negotiations Department Director General Oramon Sapthaveetham confirmed the Thai durian exported to China's mainland has secured some US$1.02 billion in sales, accounting for 73 per cent of the total export volume during the first half of this year.

Meanwhile, Thailand's durian export to Asean markets has secured a combined US$164 million in sales, marking 12 per cent of its total export volume during the corresponding period, she said.