Thailand faces tougher durian export competition in China, ministry warns

Durian exporters were advised to consider using the Laos-China high-speed rail link for better temperature control to ensure fruit quality. - Photo: Unsplash

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) has warned Thai durian exporters to improve product quality to meet China’s strict safety rules and intensifying competition from regional rivals.

OAE secretary-general Piraphan Khorthong said Thai exporters face stronger competition from durian producers in Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia, alongside tighter Chinese screening requirements.