Koerner Agro Export Center Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based exporter and wholesaler specializing in the international supply of fresh Thai fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. With decades of experience in global agri-trade, the company plays a vital role in bridging Thailand’s agricultural abundance with key overseas markets. Koerner Agro is known for its wide product selection, strict quality control, and reliable cold chain logistics, serving customers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Company Background
Established in the early 2000s, Koerner Agro Export Center has grown into one of Thailand’s respected exporters of fresh tropical produce. The company sources directly from certified growers across the country, primarily in central and southern Thailand, allowing it to maintain product consistency and traceability. From procurement to packaging and export documentation, Koerner Agro handles the entire value chain with a focus on export-readiness and compliance.
Core Business Operations
Koerner Agro operates as a sourcing, packing, and export hub for a diverse range of Thai agricultural products. The company works with hundreds of small- and medium-scale farmers and local cooperatives to fulfill large-scale international orders. Their Bangkok facility includes modern pre-cooling, washing, grading, and packaging systems tailored for highly perishable items.
Their operations focus on:
- Export logistics management
- Cold chain supply and air/sea freight coordination
- Custom packaging solutions for retail and bulk orders
- Phytosanitary and sanitary certification processing
- Mixed-product consolidation and seasonal rotation
Product Portfolio
Koerner Agro’s catalog includes over 100 SKUs across three major categories: fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Fruits
- Tropical specialties: Young coconut, guava, papaya, dragon fruit, durian (Chani, Mon Thong, Kan Yao, Ruang, Kradum), lychee, rambutan, mangosteen
- Mango varieties: Kiew Savoy, Nam Dok Mai
- Others: Passion fruit, sugar apple, santol, salak, sapodilla, watermelon (red/yellow), rose apple (red/green)
Vegetables
- Leafy & stem vegetables: Bok choy, banana flower, banana leaf, chives, parsley
- Gourds & melons: Bitter melon, karella
- Aromatics & roots: Lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, young ginger, shallots
- Specialty vegetables: Asparagus, baby corn, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, chillies, coriander, cha-om, chaplu leaf
- Thai cuisine kits: Chilli mix, Tom Yum Kung, Tom Kha Kai
Herbs & Spices
- Thai basils: Hairy, Holy, Sweet
- Kaffir lime leaves
- Star anise, galanga, lime
- Customized spice mixes upon request
These products are available in multiple formats, including fresh chilled, vacuum packed, or pre-portioned retail packs depending on client and market specifications.
Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Koerner Agro’s key strengths include:
- Extensive product diversity: Ability to mix multiple products per shipment
- Custom consolidation: Flexible order management for importers and supermarkets
- End-to-end cold chain: Ensures product integrity during long-haul shipments
- Proven exporter to high-regulation markets: EU, Japan, UAE, Canada
- Experience with exotic and ethnic produce: Preferred supplier for Asian grocery distributors globally
Koerner Agro is also known for offering customized product preparation and labeling to meet import regulations and buyer preferences in each destination country.
Financial and Operational Overview
Although financials are not publicly available, industry estimates suggest:
- Annual export turnover: USD $8–10 million
- Shipment volume: 700–1,000 tonnes/year
- Warehouse capacity: Approx. 1,000 square meters (Bangkok)
- Full-time employees: 40–60, scaling up seasonally
- Countries served: 20+ including Japan, Germany, Canada, UAE, USA, and Australia
Koerner Agro has consistently expanded its presence in emerging Middle Eastern and South Asian markets, offering religious-compliant, traceable, and pesticide-free produce options.
Export and Shipment Performance
Export records from platforms like Volza and ImportYeti show active exports of fruits and vegetables to over 15 countries. Key highlights include:
- Regular air cargo exports of mango, young coconut, and dragon fruit to Japan, UAE, and Hong Kong
- Sea-freight shipments of bulk durian and rambutan to Canada and Germany
- Specialized herb orders to ethnic wholesalers in the UK and Scandinavia
- Mixed container shipments optimized for smaller Asian supermarkets and foodservice clients
Each export is accompanied by standardized health certificates, phytosanitary inspections, and packaging compliant with country-specific import laws.
Target Market
Koerner Agro’s client base includes:
- Asian and international wholesalers
- Ethnic grocery chains
- Supermarket import divisions
- Foodservice suppliers
- Airline and cruise ship catering
- Online tropical produce retailers
Their value proposition suits clients that need consistent quality and a variety of Thai fruits and vegetables in one consolidated supply chain.
Capabilities and Infrastructure
The company operates a fully equipped Bangkok-based packing and export center with:
- Dedicated cooling and temperature management systems
- Grading, trimming, and packaging lines
- Traceability-enabled inventory software
- Multilingual export documentation team
- Access to both Suvarnabhumi Airport and Laem Chabang Port for flexible logistics
Koerner Agro also conducts site inspections at farms to ensure alignment with GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) and MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) compliance.
Certifications and Compliance
Koerner Agro’s operations meet the requirements for international fresh produce exports:
- ThaiGAP / GlobalG.A.P. supplier sourcing
- Phytosanitary certifications for all shipments
- FDA-approved exports for the US market
- Halal certification available for select product lines
- HACCP-aligned processes for food safety assurance
These certifications allow Koerner Agro to serve markets with high regulatory and quality compliance standards.
Customer Testimonials and Trade Feedback
Though public testimonials are limited, long-standing trade relationships with global importers underscore the company's reliability. Buyers highlight:
- “Their consolidation service saves significant sourcing and logistics time.”
- “Koerner's young coconuts and Thai herbs are unmatched in freshness and authenticity.”
- “They’re responsive, flexible, and help us adapt to market-specific regulations.”
The company’s ability to provide custom-labeled, well-documented, and high-quality tropical produce makes them a preferred exporter for many importers targeting Asian and ethnic markets.
Achievements and Industry Recognition
- Listed in Thai Chamber of Commerce export directories
- Participated in THAIFEX – Anuga Asia and Fruit Logistica Berlin
- Recognized in B2B trade media for multi-product export consolidation model
- Featured as a Top Thai Exporter in tropical produce directories by the Ministry of Commerce
Koerner Agro Export Center Co., Ltd. continues to represent the best of Thailand’s agricultural export sector through quality, reliability, and diversity in tropical fruits and vegetables.
