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Top 10 Highest Earning GI Export Products: Durian Leads the Market

July, 1 2024

What is a Geographical Indication (GI)?

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a type of intellectual property that certifies the origin and quality of a product unique to a specific location. It guarantees that similar products from other regions cannot replicate the same characteristics, thus enhancing consumer trust and market value. The DIP continues to register and promote Thai local products under the GI system to increase export opportunities and domestic sales.

Top 10 GI Products with the Highest Export Value

According to Kanitha Kangsawanich, Deputy Director-General of DIP, the top 10 GI export products based on revenue are:

1. Rayong Monthong Durian – 15.64 billion THB (Key market: China)
2. Yala Sadetnam Durian – 4.89 billion THB (Key markets: China, Malaysia)
3. Ratchaburi Aromatic Coconut – 285 million THB (Key markets: China, USA, Canada, France)
4. Sakaeo Nam Dok Mai Mango – 107 million THB (Key market: Hong Kong)
5. Thip Phangnga Mangosteen – 80.12 million THB (Key markets: China, Vietnam)
6. Bang Khla Golden Nam Dok Mai Mango (Chachoengsao) – 35 million THB (Key markets: South Korea, Japan)
7. Phetchaburi Golden Banana – 24 million THB (Key market: Japan)
8. Thakhoi Phichit Pomelo – 10.4 million THB (Key market: China)
9. Bang Krathum Dried Banana (Phitsanulok) – 10 million THB (Key markets: Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Brunei, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, USA, New Zealand)
10. Phitsanulok Golden Nam Dok Mai Mango – 9.45 million THB (Key markets: Japan, South Korea, Russia)

Top 10 GI Products with the Highest Domestic Revenue

For domestic sales, the top 10 GI products based on revenue in 2023, collected from provincial trade offices, include:

1. Rayong Monthong Durian – 20.53 billion THB
2. Yala Sadetnam Durian – 6.66 billion THB
3. Phetchaburi Palm Sugar – 4.81 billion THB
4. Pathumthani Golden Banana – 3.26 billion THB
5. Phetchaburi Lime – 3.06 billion THB
6. Bang Phae Giant Freshwater Prawns (Ratchaburi) – 2.57 billion THB
7. Kalasin Pha Khao Ma Silk – 2.36 billion THB
8. Phayao Hom Mali Rice – 1.96 billion THB
9. Songkhla Three-Water Seabass – 1.57 billion THB
10. Ban Phaeo Aromatic Coconut (Samut Sakhon) – 1.46 billion THB

GI Certification Boosts Export Value

All top-earning GI products are agricultural-based, particularly fruits that are already well-known internationally. GI certification enhances their market value by providing quality assurance and traceability.

For lower-exported GI products, the Ministry of Commerce is working with Thai trade representatives abroad and provincial trade offices to expand into new markets. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai believes this will increase Thailand’s export revenue significantly.