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Market Trends and Market Trends and Export of Thai Fruits Export of Thai Fruits Narong Chomchalow Songpol Somsri Prempree Na Songkhla Outline 1. Introduction 2. Major Fruits of Thailand 3. Marketing of Major Fruits of Thailand 4. National


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Market Trends and Market Trends and Export of Thai Fruits Export of Thai Fruits

Narong Chomchalow Songpol Somsri Prempree Na Songkhla

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Outline

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Major Fruits of Thailand
  • 3. Marketing of Major Fruits of Thailand
  • 4. National Policies
  • 5. Strength and Weakness of

Thai Fruit Industry

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  • 1. Introduction

Thailand has an area of 51.31 mill. ha Population of 65 mill. Located in SE Asia, 98-108oE, 25-30oN

  • Aver. rainfall: 1,200-1,600 mm
  • Aver. temp.: 25-30oC

Suitable to produce a wide range of tropical and sub-tropical fruits

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  • 2. Major Fruits of Thailand

Thailand is one of the most abundant sources of tropical fruits in the world It has high diversification in tropical fruits Some subtropical fruits are also grown Thai fruits are popular among consumers throughout the world

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Lychee 21,276 Rambutan 14,496 Mango 17,202 Pummelo 7,071 Mangosteen 27,064 Durian 136,932 Longan 198,792 Pineapple 644,135

Total = 1,066,968 tons

Volume of export of major fruits (fresh fruits and products) of Thailand, average of 2003-2005

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Mangosteen 14.318 Lychee 17.576 Rambutan, 11.856 Mango 13.908 Pummelo 3.008 Durian 66.355 Longan 131.958 Pineapple 566.002

Value of export of major fruits (fresh fruits and products) of Thailand, average 2003-2005

Total = 819.357 US$ mill.

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Lychee 79,274 Mangosteen 207,309 Durain 640,242 Longan 705,534 Rambutan 518,616 Mango 2,080,650 Pummelo 276,628 Pineapple 2,189,293

Total production of major fruits of Thailand, 2005

Total = 6,697,546 tons

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Longan 34.28 Pineapple 30.63 Lychee 31.08 Durain 23.54 Mangosteen 19.74 Rambutan 2.48 Mango 0.82 Pummelo 2.27

Percent export of major fruits of Thailand, 2005 Average = 17.40 %

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2.1 Longan 2.1 Longan ( (Dimocarpus Dimocarpus longana longana) )

  • Originated in S. China, spread to many

Originated in S. China, spread to many countries in Asia: Thailand, India, Myanmar, countries in Asia: Thailand, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

  • Many cultivars developed with thick flesh,

Many cultivars developed with thick flesh, small seed, heavy bearer small seed, heavy bearer

  • Some acclimatized in other regions with hot

Some acclimatized in other regions with hot & humid climate & humid climate

  • Off

Off-

  • season cultivars also developed

season cultivars also developed

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Wonderful setting

100 year-old longan tree

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2.3 Its Origin was a Mystery 2.3 Its Origin was a Mystery

  • Although the farmers know how to propagate

Although the farmers know how to propagate MK, no one could explain its origin. MK, no one could explain its origin.

  • Some believe that MK is borne on the eastern

Some believe that MK is borne on the eastern side of the palm while others believe it is borne side of the palm while others believe it is borne

  • n the western side
  • n the western side
  • Both are sometimes correct

Both are sometimes correct

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Longan

11.1% of total fruit area

Commercial cultivars

include: ‘I Do’, ‘Haeo’, ‘Biao Khiao’ & ‘Si Chomphu’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 153,000 ha

Area planted: 153,000 ha

  • Total production:706,000 tons

Total production:706,000 tons

  • Export: 242,000 tons = US$ 143 mill.

Export: 242,000 tons = US$ 143 mill.

  • 34.3% of total production

34.3% of total production

  • World

World’ ’s largest exporter s largest exporter

‘I Do I Do’ ’ occupies 75%;

  • ccupies 75%; ‘

‘Haeo Haeo’ ’, , ‘ ‘Biao Biao Khiao Khiao’ ’, , ‘ ‘Si Si Chomphu Chomphu’ ’, 7% each , 7% each

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2.2 Durian 2.2 Durian ( (Durio Durio zebethinus zebethinus) )

  • Originated in Borneo

Originated in Borneo

  • Presently grown in all ASEAN countries

Presently grown in all ASEAN countries

  • Most famous fruit of SE Asia

Most famous fruit of SE Asia

‘King of Fruits King of Fruits’ ’ and and ‘ ‘Fruit of Kings Fruit of Kings’ ’

‘Tastes like heaven, smells like hell Tastes like heaven, smells like hell’ ’

  • Thai durian has very good taste and

Thai durian has very good taste and mild aroma, some with shriveled seeds mild aroma, some with shriveled seeds

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Durian

11% of total fruit area World’s largest

producer and exporter

Commercial cultivars

include: ‘Mon Thong’

‘Chani’ ‘Kan Yao’ ‘Kradum’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 132,000 ha

Area planted: 132,000 ha

  • Total production: 640,000 tons

Total production: 640,000 tons

  • Export: 150,000 tons

Export: 150,000 tons = US$ 77.4 mill. = US$ 77.4 mill.

  • 23.54% of total production

23.54% of total production

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‘Kan Yao’ ‘Chani’ ‘Kradum’ ‘Kradum’ ‘MonThong’ ‘MonThong’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 67,000 ha

Area planted: 67,000 ha

  • Total production: 207,000 tons

Total production: 207,000 tons

  • Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

  • 19.74% of total production

19.74% of total production

  • World

World’ ’s largest exporter s largest exporter

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Factors involved ( Factors involved (Con Con’ ’t t.) .)

  • Storage Period

Storage Period

  • Short period: Less fluffy

Short period: Less fluffy

  • Medium period: More fluffy

Medium period: More fluffy

  • Long period: Fully fluffy

Long period: Fully fluffy

  • Longer period: Fluffy meat disintegrates

Longer period: Fluffy meat disintegrates

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 132,000 ha

Area planted: 132,000 ha

  • Total production: 640,000 tons

Total production: 640,000 tons

  • Export: 150,000 tons

Export: 150,000 tons = US$ 77.4 mill. = US$ 77.4 mill.

  • 23.54% of total production

23.54% of total production

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2.3 Mangosteen 2.3 Mangosteen ( (Garcinia Garcinia mangostana mangostana) )

  • Originated in

Originated in Sunda Sunda Islands Islands

‘Queen of Fruits Queen of Fruits’ ’

  • Widely grown in SE Asia and other tropical

Widely grown in SE Asia and other tropical countries in the Americas countries in the Americas

  • Thai mangosteen attracts foreigners

Thai mangosteen attracts foreigners

  • Marketed in Europe and Middle East & many

Marketed in Europe and Middle East & many Asian countries such as Japan and China Asian countries such as Japan and China

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5% of total fruit area Grown in the East and

the South

Mangosteen

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 67,000 ha

Area planted: 67,000 ha

  • Total production: 207,000 tons

Total production: 207,000 tons

  • Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

  • 19.74% of total production

19.74% of total production

  • World

World’ ’s largest exporter s largest exporter

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 67,000 ha

Area planted: 67,000 ha

  • Total production: 207,000 tons

Total production: 207,000 tons

  • Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

Export: 41,000 tons = US$ 21 mill.

  • 19.74% of total production

19.74% of total production

  • World

World’ ’s largest exporter s largest exporter

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4.2 Experiment & Conclusion 4.2 Experiment & Conclusion

  • Concluded that MK is controlled by a single

Concluded that MK is controlled by a single gene gene

  • MK is recessive

MK is recessive – – k k

  • Normal character is dominant

Normal character is dominant – – K K

  • MK

MK-

  • bearing palm is a heterozygote (

bearing palm is a heterozygote (K Kk k) )

  • Controlled self

Controlled self-

  • pollination yields a 3 : 1 ratio

pollination yields a 3 : 1 ratio

  • f
  • f Normal : MK

Normal : MK

  • MK fruit (

MK fruit (kk kk) does not germinate ) does not germinate

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2.4 Lychee 2.4 Lychee (Litchi (Litchi chinensis chinensis) )

  • Originated in Southern China

Originated in Southern China

  • Introduced from China during the reign of

Introduced from China during the reign of King King Rama Rama II, grown in the lowland near II, grown in the lowland near Bangkok Bangkok

  • Acclimatized to new habitat and bear fruit

Acclimatized to new habitat and bear fruit annually annually – – ‘ ‘Khom Khom’ ’, , ‘ ‘Chakkraphat Chakkraphat’ ’

  • Main production area in the North

Main production area in the North

  • New cultivars developed by Thai farmers

New cultivars developed by Thai farmers include include ‘ ‘Hong Hong Huai Huai’ ’, , ‘ ‘Kim Cheng Kim Cheng’ ’, , ‘ ‘O O Hia Hia’ ’

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Lychee

2.1% of total fruit area

Commercial cultivars

include: ‘Hong Huai’, ‘O Hia’, ‘Chakkraphat’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 28,000 ha

Area planted: 28,000 ha

  • Total production:79,000 tons

Total production:79,000 tons

  • Export: 25,000 tons

Export: 25,000 tons = US$ 18.5 mill. = US$ 18.5 mill.

  • 31.1% of total production

31.1% of total production

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 28,000 ha

Area planted: 28,000 ha

  • Total production:79,000 tons

Total production:79,000 tons

  • Export: 25,000 tons

Export: 25,000 tons = US$ 18.5 mill. = US$ 18.5 mill.

  • 31.1% of total production

31.1% of total production

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2.5 Rambutan 2.5 Rambutan ( (Nephelium Nephelium lappaceum lappaceum) )

  • Originated in Malaysia and Indonesia

Originated in Malaysia and Indonesia

  • Grown in most ASEAN countries

Grown in most ASEAN countries

  • Two cultivars

Two cultivars ‘ ‘Rong Rong Rian Rian’ ’ (77%) and (77%) and ‘ ‘Si Si Chomphu Chomphu’ ’ (23%) have loosened seed coat easily separable (23%) have loosened seed coat easily separable from juicy pulp from juicy pulp

  • De

De-

  • seeded rambutan stuffed with a chunk of

seeded rambutan stuffed with a chunk of pineapple and canned in syrup is a unique pineapple and canned in syrup is a unique blend of blend of taste of the two fruits taste of the two fruits

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Rambutan

7% of total fruit area

Commercial cultivars

include: * ‘Rong Rian’ * ‘Si Chomphu’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 84,000 ha

Area planted: 84,000 ha

  • Total production: 519,000 tons

Total production: 519,000 tons

  • Export: 84,000 tons

Export: 84,000 tons = US$ 11.55 mill. = US$ 11.55 mill.

  • 2.48% of total production

2.48% of total production

  • Largest producer and exporter of

Largest producer and exporter of canned rambutan canned rambutan

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6.2 Planting More MK 6.2 Planting More MK-

  • bearing Palms

bearing Palms

  • If more MK

If more MK-

  • bearing palms (

bearing palms (K Kk k) are grown ) are grown close together, there is a greater chance to close together, there is a greater chance to

  • btain MK fruits (
  • btain MK fruits (kk

kk) as the ) as the k k pollen from pollen from K Kk k palm can pollinate the palm can pollinate the k k egg of another egg of another K Kk k palm; thus increasing the production of palm; thus increasing the production of MK fruits MK fruits ( (kk kk) )

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‘Rong Rian’ ‘Si Chomphu’ ‘Si Chomphu’

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2.6 Mango 2.6 Mango ( (Mangifera Mangifera indica indica) )

  • Native to Indo

Native to Indo-

  • Myanmar region, cultivated

Myanmar region, cultivated 4000 years ago 4000 years ago

  • Popular in Thailand and other Asian

Popular in Thailand and other Asian countries countries

  • Many cultivars, some are very sweet,

Many cultivars, some are very sweet, eaten with glutinous rice; others are eaten with glutinous rice; others are eaten green eaten green

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Mango

21% of total fruit area

20 cultivars grown

commercially, e.g. ‘Nam Dok Mai Si Thong’, ‘Khiao Sawoei’, ‘Thong Dam’ ‘Maha Chanok’

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 316,000 ha

Area planted: 316,000 ha

  • Total production: 2.08 mill. tons

Total production: 2.08 mill. tons

  • Export: 17,000 tons

Export: 17,000 tons = US$ 13.16 mill. = US$ 13.16 mill.

  • 0.82% of total production

0.82% of total production

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6.5 Production of MK Hybrids 6.5 Production of MK Hybrids

  • MK pollens were obtained from

MK pollens were obtained from ‘ ‘MK Island MK Island’ ’

  • They were used to pollinate five cultivars:

They were used to pollinate five cultivars: ‘ ‘Nam Nam Hom Hom’ ’, , ‘ ‘Yellow Malayan Dwarf Yellow Malayan Dwarf’ ’, , ‘ ‘Red Malayan Dwarf Red Malayan Dwarf’ ’, , ‘ ‘Thung Thung Khlet Khlet’ ’ and and ‘ ‘West African Tall West African Tall’ ’ by HRI, DOA by HRI, DOA

  • All F1 produces a 3:1 ratio of

All F1 produces a 3:1 ratio of Normal : MK Normal : MK as expected (except West African Tall hybrid which is cross as expected (except West African Tall hybrid which is cross pollinated as it is a tall palm) pollinated as it is a tall palm)

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8.3 Role of 8.3 Role of Galactomannan Galactomannan

  • Formed from

Formed from galactose galactose sugar attached with high sugar attached with high molecular weight mannose sugar molecular weight mannose sugar

  • Its property is to give the food its viscosity, e.g. making

Its property is to give the food its viscosity, e.g. making milk an ice cream, cocoa a chocolate milk an ice cream, cocoa a chocolate

  • MK is delicious because of the presence of

MK is delicious because of the presence of galactomannan galactomannan as it is viscous and tender as it is viscous and tender ‘Maha Chanok’

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‘Kaeo’- mango for processing ‘Nam Dok Mai Si Thong’

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‘Khiao Sawoei’ ‘Raet’ ‘Nang Klang Wan’

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2.7 Pummelo 2.7 Pummelo (Citrus maxima) (Citrus maxima)

  • Considered one of the best fruits of SE Asia

Considered one of the best fruits of SE Asia where it originated where it originated

  • Largest of all citrus fruits, with thick skin,

Largest of all citrus fruits, with thick skin, making it suitable for long making it suitable for long-

  • storage period

storage period

  • Edible pulp is juicy, tasteful and rich in

Edible pulp is juicy, tasteful and rich in vitamins A, B1, C vitamins A, B1, C

  • Thai

Thai pummelos pummelos are superior in quality having are superior in quality having exceptional taste and flavor with no seed exceptional taste and flavor with no seed

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3% of total fruit area

Commercial cultivars

include: ‘Thong Di’, ‘Khao Namphueng’, ‘Khao Paen’, ‘Khao Phuang’, ‘ ‘Khao Khao Yai Yai’ ’, , ‘ ‘Khao Khao Taengkwa Taengkwa’ ’, , ‘ ‘Tha Tha Khoi Khoi’ ’

Pummelo

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 31,000 ha

Area planted: 31,000 ha

  • Total production: 277,000 tons

Total production: 277,000 tons

  • Export: 6,000 tons

Export: 6,000 tons = US$ 2.85 mill. = US$ 2.85 mill.

  • 2.27% of total production

2.27% of total production

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‘Khao Paen’ ‘Thong Di’

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2.8 2.8 Pineapple Pineapple

  • Originated in tropical South

Originated in tropical South America America

  • Spread over many tropical

Spread over many tropical countries, esp. ASEAN countries countries, esp. ASEAN countries

  • Highly adaptive to growing

Highly adaptive to growing conditions in Thailand conditions in Thailand

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Pineapple

World’s largest producer

(19% of world’s total output)

Commercial cultivars include:

Pattawia (Smooth Cayenne)

Phuket (Malacca Queen) Nang Lae

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 96,000 ha

Area planted: 96,000 ha

  • Total production: 2.2 mill. tons

Total production: 2.2 mill. tons

  • Export: 671,000 tons = US$ 551 mill.

Export: 671,000 tons = US$ 551 mill.

  • 30.63% of total production

30.63% of total production

  • Ranks first in the world in the

Ranks first in the world in the export of canned pineapple export of canned pineapple

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In 2005: In 2005:

  • Area planted: 96,000 ha

Area planted: 96,000 ha

  • Total production: 2.2 mill. tons

Total production: 2.2 mill. tons

  • Export: 671,000 tons = US$ 551 mill.

Export: 671,000 tons = US$ 551 mill.

  • 30.63% of total production

30.63% of total production

  • Ranks first in the world in the

Ranks first in the world in the export of canned pineapple export of canned pineapple

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15/08/50 ‘Phetchaburi’

‘Si Racha’ ‘Phuket’

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  • 3. Marketing of
  • 3. Marketing of

Major Fruits of Major Fruits of Thailand Thailand

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3.1 Domestic 3.1 Domestic Market Market

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3.1.1 Marketing System 3.1.1 Marketing System

  • Supply and demand are important

Supply and demand are important mechanism mobilizing commodities mechanism mobilizing commodities from production origin to consumers from production origin to consumers

  • Operates from local traders through

Operates from local traders through wholesalers to retailers wholesalers to retailers

  • Transportation is the most important

Transportation is the most important component of marketing cost component of marketing cost

  • Fruit processing is highly developed

Fruit processing is highly developed

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3.1.2 Price Determination 3.1.2 Price Determination

  • Local traders offer farmers a buying price

Local traders offer farmers a buying price based on market info. of previous days based on market info. of previous days

  • Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly,

Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly, arrange shipment, and inform price later on arrange shipment, and inform price later on

  • Having good transportation facilities, truck

Having good transportation facilities, truck merchants & farmers step in trading business merchants & farmers step in trading business

  • Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

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3.1.2 Price Determination 3.1.2 Price Determination

  • Local traders offer farmers a buying price

Local traders offer farmers a buying price based on market info. of the previous days based on market info. of the previous days

  • Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly,

Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly, arrange shipment, and inform price later on arrange shipment, and inform price later on

  • Having good transportation facilities, truck

Having good transportation facilities, truck merchants & farmers step in trading business merchants & farmers step in trading business

  • Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

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3.1.2 Price Determination 3.1.2 Price Determination

  • Local traders offer farmers a buying price

Local traders offer farmers a buying price based on market info. of previous days based on market info. of previous days

  • Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly,

Advanced farmers contact wholesalers directly, arrange shipment, and inform price later on arrange shipment, and inform price later on

  • Having good transportation facilities, truck

Having good transportation facilities, truck merchants & farmers step in trading business merchants & farmers step in trading business

  • Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

Some farmers sell produces directly in big cities

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3.1.3 Wholesale Markets 3.1.3 Wholesale Markets

  • Previously only two existed: At Pak

Previously only two existed: At Pak Khlong Khlong Talat Talat and Wang and Wang Maha Maha Nak Nak

  • Now many exist in Bangkok, its

Now many exist in Bangkok, its

  • utskirts & neighboring provinces
  • utskirts & neighboring provinces
  • Market competitiveness has become

Market competitiveness has become more intense than ever more intense than ever

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3.1.4 Marketing Infrastructure 3.1.4 Marketing Infrastructure

  • A

A “ “one

  • ne-
  • stop

stop” ” service policy service policy developed at central markets developed at central markets

  • To shortcut handling, grading,

To shortcut handling, grading, packaging, quality control, packaging, quality control, custom facilities custom facilities

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3.1.5 Marketing Channels 3.1.5 Marketing Channels

  • Main channel: From farm

Main channel: From farm through brokers through brokers -

  • wholesalers

wholesalers -

  • retailers

retailers -

  • consumers

consumers

  • 80% domestic market.

80% domestic market.

  • 20% fresh and processed fruits

20% fresh and processed fruits for export for export

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3.1.5 Marketing Channels 3.1.5 Marketing Channels

  • Main channel: From farm through

Main channel: From farm through brokers brokers – – wholesalers wholesalers – – retailers retailers -

  • consumers

consumers

  • 80% domestic market

80% domestic market

  • 20% fresh and processed fruits for

20% fresh and processed fruits for export export

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Marketing channels of fresh and processed fruits in Thailand

Producers (Farmers) Suppliers Crop Collectors

Export Market Processing Plant Supermarket Depot Market Wholesaler Farm Brokers Wholesale Market Retail Market Supermarket Chains Superstore Green Grocers (Fresh Market) Market Stalls Catering

Consumers

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3.1.6 Modern 3.1.6 Modern-

  • Trade System

Trade System

  • Two big wholesale markets near Bangkok:

Two big wholesale markets near Bangkok: Talat Talat Thai and Thai and Si Si Mum Mum Mueang Mueang

  • Several exists in the provinces

Several exists in the provinces

  • Retail markets: hypermarkets, supermarkets,

Retail markets: hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores convenience stores

  • Buy fruits from wholesale markets or

Buy fruits from wholesale markets or brokers linked to growers brokers linked to growers’ ’ networks networks

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3.2 Export Market 3.2 Export Market

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20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 Thailand Malaysia US Kenya Australia Indonesia Venezuela China Egypt Madagascar Country Quatity (MT)

Source: FAO, 2004

Major exporting countries of tropical fruits, volume in 2004 Major exporting countries of tropical fruits, volume in 2004

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5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000

Value (000 US$)

T h a ila n d M a la y s ia U S K e n y a A u s tra lia In d

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Value (000 US$)

T h a ila n d M a la y s ia U S K e n y a A u s tra lia In d

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e s ia V e n e zu e la C h in a E g y p t M a d a g a s c a r Country

Source: FAO, 2004

Major exporting countries of tropical fruits, value in 2004 Major exporting countries of tropical fruits, value in 2004

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100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 F r e s h F r u its F r

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Details Quantity (Mt) 2002 2003 2004

100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 F r e s h F r u its F r

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Details Quantity (Mt) 2002 2003 2004

Volume of export of various products of tropical fruits from Thailand Volume of export of various products of tropical fruits from Thailand

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Value of export of various products of tropical fruits from Thailand Value of export of various products of tropical fruits from Thailand

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Fresh Fruits Frozen Fruits Dried Fruits Fruit Juice Jam Other Processed Fruits

Details

Export value (US$ Million)

2002 2003 2004

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  • 4. National Policies
  • 4. National Policies
  • Free Trade Area (FTA) policy: Proactive strategy

Free Trade Area (FTA) policy: Proactive strategy in opening markets for trade, investment, service, in opening markets for trade, investment, service, custom procedure and intellectual property custom procedure and intellectual property

  • FTA between China & Thailand: Import increased

FTA between China & Thailand: Import increased by 128% while export increased by 70% by 128% while export increased by 70%

  • More FTA: India, Australia, Japan, US, Bahrain,

More FTA: India, Australia, Japan, US, Bahrain, Peru, S. Korea, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Peru, S. Korea, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

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5.1 Strength of Thai Fruit Industry 5.1 Strength of Thai Fruit Industry

  • Being small growers, they handle

Being small growers, they handle business effectively business effectively

  • Good logistics for local and export

Good logistics for local and export markets markets

  • Suitable climatic condition yielding

Suitable climatic condition yielding good quality fruits good quality fruits

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5.2 Weakness of Thai Fruit Industry 5.2 Weakness of Thai Fruit Industry

  • Growers not well organized

Growers not well organized

  • Growers do not have experience

Growers do not have experience

  • High cost of production as

High cost of production as compared to market price compared to market price

  • Labor shortage

Labor shortage

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Weakness of Thai Fruit Industry Weakness of Thai Fruit Industry

  • Growers not well organized

Growers not well organized

  • Growers do not have experience

Growers do not have experience

  • High cost of production as

High cost of production as compared to market price compared to market price

  • Labor shortage

Labor shortage

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