April 26, 2022 at the Government House, Mr. Thanakorn Wang Boonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Satisfied with the value of Thai fresh mango exports which is currently growing by 15% during the first two months of 2022, with Thailand being the 2nd largest exporter of mangos in ASEAN and the 7th in the world.
reflecting the popularity of Thai fruits which have potential in the world market ready to support the expansion of more trade channels through free trade negotiations and FTA free trade agreements. In 2021, Thailand exported fresh mangos worth 95 million US dollars. Which grew by more than 52% from 2020, continued until the first two months of 2022, Thailand exported fresh mangos worth 11 million USD. increased by as much as 15% from the same period of 2021
According to information from the Department of International Trade Negotiations The Ministry of Commerce states that Thai mangoes are very popular in the international market. Because it is a fruit that produces all year round. can be harvested without waiting for the season It is also of good quality, delicious taste, sweet smell. There are various mango varieties such as Nam Dok Mai, Khiao Sawoei, Mahachanok and Chok Anan, especially the 15 countries of Thailand’s FTA negotiator market with export value as high as 98% of exports. All fresh mangos are 7 ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar and Malaysia), China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Chile, Peru and Hong Kong.
Mr. Thanakorn said that the Prime Minister also emphasized on working guidelines. to ensure the continuity of mango exports to support the trend of popularity and market demand in each country by ordering relevant agencies to expedite action Assign the Ministry of Commerce to consider expanding trade channels and additional market share in FTA dialogue partner countries, including providing support Encourage Thai entrepreneurs to develop more forms and channels of products for export. both in terms of design Product processing in order to add more value and expand the target audience in the international market.
as well as control product standards and develop production quality to be within the specified criteria, such as certification according to GAP standards or registration according to good agricultural practice standards. To build consumer confidence and raise the price of produce for farmers and entrepreneurs The Prime Minister believes that with the unique quality of Thai mangos, it will be another agricultural product that can be exported continuously in the long term. as well as being able to generate income for the Thai agricultural sector in a sustainable way.
