Top 10 Export Markets for Fresh Mangoes from Thailand - Soft Power of Mango Sticky Rice
April, 26 2022
The viral mango sticky rice trend, sparked by Thai rapper MILLI, has created excitement and global attention, increasing consumer demand and boosting sales for vendors across Thailand.
On the global market, mangoes are becoming increasingly popular. Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk, Advisor to the Minister of Commerce, revealed that data from the Department of International Trade Promotion indicates that Thailand is currently the 7th largest fruit exporter in the world, with mangoes among the top 5 exported fruits.
Asian markets remain the leading importers of Thai mangoes and sticky rice, driving demand for both fresh and processed mango products.
Thailand’s Mango Exports in 2021
- Total export value: 4,440.30 million THB
- Fresh mango exports: 2,934.61 million THB, +50.25% from 2020
- Canned mango exports: 1,505.69 million THB, +21.12% from 2020
Thailand’s Mango Exports in Early 2022 (Jan-Feb)
- Total export value: 403.51 million THB
- Fresh mango exports: 177.96 million THB, -38.13% from the same period in 2021
- Canned mango exports: 225.55 million THB, +21.78% from the same period in 2021
Top 10 Countries Importing Fresh Mangoes from Thailand
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Japan
- Myanmar
- Laos
- Singapore
- Russia
- Vietnam
- United Arab Emirates
- China
Thailand’s Sticky Rice Exports in 2021
- Export volume: 150,570 tons
- Export value: 3,108.40 million THB
- Decline of 25.73% compared to 2020
Sticky Rice Exports in Early 2022 (Jan-Feb)
- Export volume: 29,312 tons
- Export value: 594.56 million THB
- Increase of 10.98% compared to the same period in 2021
Top Markets for Thai Sticky Rice
- China
- United States
- Laos
- Vietnam
- Japan