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What do I need to know about importing Hass avocados into Thailand?
I would like to import Hass avocado into Thailand. Any import agent?
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The discussion primarily revolves around importing Hass avocados into Thailand, with responses suggesting that they are already readily available and locally grown in Thailand, particularly in Saraburi province. Several comments argue that importing them may not be cost-effective, as local prices can be significantly lower and the avocados don’t travel well. Responses also highlight the necessity of obtaining an import license and conducting thorough market research before proceeding with any import plans.
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Daniel *****
If you are looking for wholesale Hass Avocado (farm direct) from Australia I can help.
Mohsin ********
You should first do a deep market research before doing so and know your competitors, then find a gap (go by numbers) then do it.
Get a local MBA to do it for you it's worth the money
Get a local MBA to do it for you it's worth the money
Richard ********
do you have any idea about the fruits and vegetables business ?
Josh *********
Grow durian in Latin America: that could take off :)
Goudoune ************
Import license from the ministry of health, and a headache to keep it fresh and make them go through customs....
Tom *******
Yes they are. My wife’s mother grows them on her farm in Saraburi province.
Kool *******
Hass avocados are already imported into Thailand, and easily found in all the Gourmet Markets, and most Tops markets. Marko even has them seasonally.
Jo **********
@Kool ******
exactly
Ross ************
They are already grown in Thailand
Jo **********
@Norman *********
they are and they farmed around doi inthanon. There is a market that sells them
Norman **********
That's fine, but the variety is not widely available. The vast majority of hass avocados in Thailand are coming out of New Zealand .
Richard ***********
@Norman *********
The label says Produce of Australia not New Zealand.
Tony ******
@Norman *********
just had some I'm a kiwi they don't travel well I'll buy thai Hass betterNorman **********
On sale now at rimping , 39 baht.
Ross ************
@Norman *********
I'm sorry, you don't think so, as well. It's an easy Google. I don't object to being proven as incorrect
Colin *******
Why.....
Anthony ***********
You will need a license to import them. I want to bring dog food for or my own dog and need a license for that. It’s special gastro food as he has IBS before people ask
Nigel **************
Have them here already. Many of them black inside. They don't travel very well
James *********
Mexican Haas have awesome flavor
Terry ********
@James ********
Mexican Haas are the absolute best. Here Thai avocados don’t taste as good, however with the right amount of seasoning they come very close to
Biagio **********
Good idea
Frank **********
Import from where?
Sam ************
By the time you import it, the prices will be 5x more expensive than can be bought here. HAAS avocado are grown here organically by local farmers.
Cliff *********
Look at the nurseries. "Hass" avocados grown from seeds are being sold now. Of course you should also know that avocados do NOT come true from seeds. So it’s not "Hass" unless it’s grafted.
Neville *******
Cut air miles....eat local seasonal fruit and vegetables
Richard ********
@Neville ******
And emissions
John ********
Do you 'ave a car, doh?
Jo **********
they can be bought here
Steve **********
@Jo *********
Wont get a license, Thai protects its own products That's why such high taxes on Wine etc.
Steve **********
Like importing chickens, or rice from Australia.
Sam ******
Would you like to import some from Isaan? Probably cheaper 🤔
Josh *********
Bigger, better avocados grown locally
Jack ****************
@Josh ********
bigger, less flavourJosh *********
A little lime, love 'em.
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