9. Economic Impact and Global Trade
Emerging as a major economic driver in Southeast Asian agriculture, the snake fruit sector generates large income and job possibilities all across the supply chain. Over the past ten years, international demand for snake fruit has skyrocketed; export values in key producing nations have rise by around 25% yearly. The sector supports thousands of small-scale growers and has helped to build specialised processing facilities producing value-added goods including dry snacks, jams, and drinks. Particularly in nations like Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, market research indicates that premium kinds can command prices up to ten times higher than standard fruits in international marketplaces. Beyond direct sales, the economic influence promotes the expansion of supporting businesses like marketing services, transportation, and specialised packaging as well as manufacturing. Centred around snake fruit farms, agricultural tourism has also grown in popularity since it offers farming communities extra income sources and helps rural development.
