Thai durian exports to China pass 100 billion baht
Volume already beats all of 2024, but China's customs data show Vietnam nearly level with Thailand for 2025 and a farmer reports prices 10 baht a kilo below peak.
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Thai durian exports to China pass 100 billion baht
Volume already beats all of 2024, but China's customs data show Vietnam nearly level with Thailand for 2025 and a farmer reports prices 10 baht a kilo below peak.