Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.
According to permanent secretary for commerce Keerati Rushchano, this year the transport of fresh fruit across land borders is expected to increase significantly, with durian accounting for 80-90% of the transported fruit.
Exports of fresh fruit to China are estimated at 2.5 million tonnes worth US$5.59 billion this year.
Last year, fresh fruit exports to China experienced transport difficulties across land borders, particularly during…