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Border Trade Surges 62.3% in April, Driven by Durian Exports to China

Border Trade Surges 62.3% in April, Driven by Durian Exports to China

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

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Thai border and cross-border trade saw a substantial 27.5% increase in April 2026, fueled by a 62.3% surge in cross-border trade value, primarily driven by fresh durian exports to China.

  • •Thailand's border and cross-border trade reached 211,146 million baht in April 2026, marking a 27.5% increase.
  • •Cross-border trade specifically grew by 62.3% in April 2026, with exports of fresh durian to China being a major contributor.
  • •The Ministry of Commerce organized the 'Chanthaburi Border Trade Fair' from June 20-23, 2026, to promote trade and competitiveness.

Overview

  • •On May 29, 2026, the Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade announced border and cross-border trade figures for April 2026.
  • •Total border and cross-border trade in April 2026 was 211,146 million baht, an increase of 27.5%.
  • •Cross-border trade in April 2026 reached 137,106 million baht, an increase of 62.3%.
  • •Fresh durian exports to China in April 2026 amounted to 229,617 tons, valued at 30,980 million baht, an 89.6% increase.
  • •For the first four months of 2026, total border and cross-border trade was 690,043 million baht, up 9.1%.
  • •The Ministry of Commerce organized the 'Chanthaburi Border Trade Fair' from June 20-23, 2026, at Central Chanthaburi.
  • •The fair aimed to strengthen economic resilience and create trade opportunities for local businesses and SMEs within border value chains.
  • •The fair included product exhibitions, trade situation meetings, business matching, and seminars on international trade and investment.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(พณ.)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry responsible for trade and commerce.
Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)
The department that reported on border and cross-border trade performance.

Person

Arada Fuangtong(นางอารดา เฟื่องทอง)
Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, who announced trade figures.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️
The primary destination country for a significant portion of Thailand's fresh durian exports.
Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the 'Chanthaburi Border Trade Fair' was held.
Central Chanthaburi(เซ็นทรัลจันทบุรี)
The venue for the 'Chanthaburi Border Trade Fair'.

Product

Fresh Durian(ทุเรียนสด)
A key agricultural export product contributing significantly to Thailand's border trade.