Thailand considers export duty on durians, with possible effects on China prices

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  Thailand is considering an export duty on durians under a draft bill to establish a fund for the sector.

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  The proposed fund would support research and the “sustainable” development of Thailand’s durian sector.

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  Analysts said the duty could raise durian prices in China, Thailand’s primary market, and could also improve quality.

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  Southeast Asian media outlets and agricultural publications have suggested the duty could be as high as 2 baht per kilogram.

Who

The Thai government is considering the proposal.

What

It may charge an export duty on durians to fund research and development of the sector.

When

The government’s public relations department discussed the draft bill last month.

Where

Thailand; China is the primary market for Thai durians.

Why

The proposed fund would support research and “sustainable” development of the durian sector.

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