DHL Express announced that it has introduced a cactus export service to provide next-day delivery of delicate plants like cactuses from Thailand to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia.

In a statement, it said cactuses have become increasingly popular in Southeast Asia and this new service offering will allow local business owners to capture the opportunities of this increasing demand and expand their reach across the region. 

DHL Express's service provides cactus business owners with access to direct routes from Bangkok Hub and Gateway to the four country destinations with full tracking visibility across the entire supply chain and supported by DHL Express’ own fleet of planes, ground transport and logistics facilities. 

“By expanding our capabilities to now include cactus delivery not only opens doors to new possibilities and cross-border opportunities for our customers, it also shows our versatility and commitment to meet their needs,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific. 

According to the Global Succulent & Cactus Plants Market Report 2020, the Succulent & Cactus Plants Market will register 16.80% CAGR over the next six years to 2027.

DHL noted that many cactus species are highly localized and tend to be slow-growing. These features make cactus particularly attractive to collectors interested in exclusivity. 

“The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of lifestyle e-commerce. With our cactus export service, cactus business owners can take advantage of our global network and expertise to get their products quickly delivered,” said Herbert Vongpusanachai, managing director at DHL Express Thailand & Head of Indochina, adding that the cactus business has become one of the hottest during the pandemic, with shops struggling to keep some species in stock.

To deliver cactuses to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia with DHL Express, a CITES Permit (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora) is required by the customs authority, together with Phytosanitary Certification to certify that cactus is free from pests and aligns with conditions of the destination country.

The recipient is then advised to contact the ministry or relevant agency before the goods are delivered to prepare the import documents and facilitate prompt delivery.