Thai exports of durian to China: the expanding role of Chinese entrepreneurs

Nattapon Tantrakoonsab and Wannarat Tantrakoonsab

Chapter 5 in Global Production Networks and Rural Development, 2021, pp 82-105 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: In the past five years, exports of Thai durian have been increasing consistently, dominating the Chinese market. In this study, key informant interviews and analyses of the secondary data revealed changes that affect durian exports, including increasing Chinese demand, the emergence of new durian planting areas, the expansion of the processed durian market, and transportation improvements in Mekong region countries. The empirical analysis also demonstrated that Chinese entrepreneurs have expanded their roles in the value chain to replace Thai entrepreneurs. Although farmers and packing plants may presently benefit from the increasing export volume of durian, concerns arise about the total value capture of the entirety of Thai stakeholders.

Keywords: Asian Studies; Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Environment; Geography (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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