Doing Business in Thailand (Agro-Food Products)

  1. Doing Business in Thailand
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  3. Doing Business in Thailand (Agro-Food Products)

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). We provide information to buyers looking for U.S. agricultural genetics, bulk and processed commodities, food, and beverage products.  We also gather market intelligence and offer market briefs to help U.S. firms better understand the local market.  FAS offers some capacity building and other agricultural technical assistance programs, as well as provides technical expertise in international agricultural policy and trade discussions (i.e. food security, sustainability and climate change).

Exporting to Thailand

General Overview

Market Intelligence/Reports

April 28, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Rice Price – Weekly
The strengthening of the Thai baht and strong export demand pushed export prices of Thai rice slightly higher.

April 21, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Rice Price – Weekly
Export prices of Thai rice dropped 1-2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and limited trading during the Thai New Year’s holiday.

April 17, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Sugar Annual
Sugar production in MY2022/23 and MY2023/24 is still far below record production levels due to reduced sugarcane acreage.

April 14, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Rice Price – Weekly
Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased two percent due to strong export demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

April 13, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Oilseeds and Products Annual
FAS Bangkok (Post) expects soybean imports to rebound in Marketing Year (MY) 2022/23 and further increase to around 4 million metric tons in MY2023/24, driven by strong demand for poultry and swine feed.

April 7, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Rice Price – Weekly
Rice export prices remained unchanged as higher domestic rice prices offset the depreciation of the Thai baht.

April 4, 2023
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Thailand: Food Processing Ingredients
Thailand’s food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The country aims to be one of the world top ten processed food exporters by 2027 and a key global player in the “Future Food” market.

For all FAS GAIN Reports on Thailand go to: https://gain.fas.usda.gov