Nonthaburi, A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce revealed that the Commerce Minister clearly emphasized that Thailand exports durian to China without interruption. Accelerate to penetrate the secondary city market in every way. Confident that Thailand will definitely continue to be the champion. Mr. Wittaya Maneenet, spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce Revealing the latest statistics on imports of fresh durian from the People's Republic of China in 2024 (data from Global Trade Atlas: GTA), it was found that China imported from Thailand ranked number 1 with a volume of 121,398 tons worth 717 million US dollars. And imports from Vietnam ranked 2nd with a volume of 79,186 tons worth 369 million USD and statistical data on Thai fresh durian exports in the last 4 months (Jan.-Apr. 2024) found that Thailand was able to export durian. Fresh produce went to China up to 225,204 tons (statistical data from the Customs Department) and is likely to continue increasing in May. This can ensure that Thailand rem ains the champion in exporting fresh durian to China. However, more than that. Thai unit prices in 2024 increased. Compared to last year This is because the demand for Thai durian in the Chinese market continues to increase. On average, the export price is 6 USD per kilogram, or approximately 216 baht per kilogram. This is due to the proactive policy of Ministry of Commerce together with related agencies Led by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who visited the Mohan Boten Checkpoint area and assigned Mr. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce. Visited the Youyikwan and Hu Ngi checkpoints during last April. Both checkpoints are important checkpoints for exporting durian from Thailand to China by road. trucking and has been in coordination with customs authorities as well as shipping companies, who have been assured that there are no discriminatory concerns. It also hastened commercial ambassadors to use the Influencers or KOLs channel to penetrate and expand markets in secondary cities in China, such as Jiangxi, Fujian, Chengdu, Xiamen, etc., causing the export of fresh durian from Thailand to China to grow. Satisfactory In addition, there is something to be happy about. Statistics of mango exports in the first 4 months of Thailand to Korea grew by more than 230%, which is a result of South Korea There is a shortage of fruit in the country and Thailand has been temporarily exempted from taxes on mango imports. Therefore, if Thailand can complete bilateral negotiations between Thailand and South Korea quickly. and reduce the import tax on mangoes from Thailand to 0% (usually paying a tax of 24-30%), while Thailand's mango competitors such as Peru, Vietnam, and Cambodia already have bilateral FTAs with South Korea. This shows that there is still a lot of passion and opportunities for exporting mangoes from Thailand Source: Thai News Agency