Why choose dried chili pepper exporters to thailand from china？
With a developed food processing industry and a booming tourism industry, Thailand can consume more than 500,000 tons of chili peppers per year (FAO, 2023), but due to its special geographical location and environmental factors, the price and supply of Thai chili peppers are subject to large fluctuations.
As the world’s largest exporter of dried chili peppers (accounting for 35% of the global market share), China has a profound impact on Thailand’s dried chili pepper imports with its high cost-effectiveness and advanced technological advantages. We will cite laboratory data and trade reports to explain why Thai food processing companies are increasingly cooperating with dried chili pepper exporters to Thailand from China.
1. Cost Savings: (China Chili Price Advantage)
1.1 Wholesale Price Comparison
- Thailand Local Chili (Prik Kee Noo)：$3.2/kg (Ministry of Commerce Thailand, 2024)
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Chinese Chili (Er JIng Tiao): CIF Bangkok: $2.5/kg (China Customs, 2023)
1.2 Comparison of output and cost
- Scale Farming
The chili pepper cultivation areas in China are relatively concentrated, divided into the Northeast cultivation area, the Inner Mongolia cultivation area and the Xinjiang cultivation area. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the yield is high.Sichuan/Yunnan farms yield 12 tons/ha vs Thailand’s 7 tons/ha (MOA China, 2023)
- RCEP Tariff Cuts
According to the RECP trade agreement, the import tariff on dried chili peppers between China and Thailand reduced to 0% (previously 5%).
- Logistics Optimization
（China-Laos Railway) cuts shipping time to Bangkok by 7 days vs sea routes (CR, 2024).
As top dried chili exporters to Thailand (ผู้ส่งออกพริกแห้งไปยังประเทศไทย), Chinese suppliers guarantee 20% lower costs than local markets.
2. quality
| Metrics | จีน Erjingtao (China) | ไทย Prik Kee Noo (Thailand) |
|---|---|---|
| 红色素 (ASTA Color) | 180 ASTA | 150 ASTA |
| 含水量 (Moisture) | ≤15% | 15-18% |
| 辣椒素 (Capsaicin) | 0.8% | 0.6% |
significant advantages（ข้อได้เปรียบที่สำคัญ）
Vibrant Red:Higher ASTA value enhances visual appeal for Thai sauces like Nam Prik.
Longer Shelf Life:Lower moisture reduces mold risk in humid climates.
Certifications: 70% of Chinese exporters hold Halal, FDA, and HACCP certs vs 40% in Thailand.Chinese chilies meet FDA Thailand (อย. ไทย) standards for microbial limits (<10,000 CFU/g).
Success Stories
Case:Bangkok Sauce Manufacturer Saves 18%
A Thai food processing factory that mainly does OEM business has switched to er jing tiao. After ensuring the consistency of sauce color and taste, and the cost of raw materials reduced by 18%, which has significantly improved the competitiveness of products.
Choosing Reliable dried chili pepper exporters to Thailand
1:ตรวจสอบใบรับรอง Check Certifications:For experienced dried chili exporters, various certifications required for export are essential, such as Halal, Haccp, ISO 22000… Check the supplier’s certification documents before starting cooperation to avoid wasting time.
2:ตัวอย่างการทดสอบ (Request Lab Reports):For importers, it is not easy to truly understand the quality of goods.when they are thousands of miles away. All authoritative laboratory reports are a way for importers to understand the quality of goods.Trusted dried chili exporters to Thailand (ผู้ส่งออกพริกแห้งไปยังประเทศไทยที่เชื่อถือได้) provide lab reports and logistics tracking.
3:บริการทดลองสั่งซื้อ (Sample Orders):Asking suppliers to provide samples has two meanings. On the one hand, if the importer has not imported this kind of pepper before.a series of tests on the samples can be used to check whether it meets the requirements. On the other hand, if the importer and the supplier have cooperated before, the samples can be used to test the quality of each batch of samples.
It is not easy to select a reliable supplier from the vast sea of suppliers. If you are worried about this, you might as well contact us. We are Goodluck Ariculture Co., Ltd., serving Southeast Asian customers for more than 20 years, 30+ happy clients.
