Chanthaburi Durian Market Faces Pressure From Oversupply and Rising Costs

Chanthaburi Durian Market Faces Pressure From Oversupply and Rising Costs

CHANTHABURI, May 11, 2026 — Thailand’s government is rolling out measures to stabilize prices for durian and mangosteen ahead of a sharp increase in fruit supply expected later this month, amid concerns over oversupply, rising transport costs and weaker market conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun visited Chanthaburi province on May 9 to meet provincial officials, exporters, business groups, cooperatives and farmers to discuss market support plans for the upcoming harvest season.

Officials said Thailand’s durian market is facing pressure from higher production volumes this year, while shipping and transport costs have increased due to instability linked to conflict in the Middle East.

Authorities also said unusually hot weather had resulted in a larger proportion of smaller-sized durians, raising concerns about pricing and export competitiveness.

Suphajee said the government had accelerated overseas marketing campaigns and domestic consumption programmes while coordinating export logistics through border checkpoints in Laos, Vietnam and China ahead of the harvest surge.

The government is also promoting digital sales channels, including livestream commerce and influencer marketing, to help absorb excess supply.

Large volumes of mangosteen are expected to enter the market between May 21 and June 10, prompting authorities to prepare additional trading yards and expand export and domestic distribution channels.

The Commerce Ministry said it was working with retailers, state agencies, Thailand Post and private-sector partners to distribute fruit nationwide under the “Thais Help Thais” programme.

Officials also discussed plans to establish a fruit processing and quality development centre in Chanthaburi aimed at managing excess produce during peak harvest periods and improving long-term market stability for growers.