Middle East war hits Thai food exports, with market at risk of 50% slump
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Rising freight costs, route disruption and the Hormuz closure are threatening Thai food exports, with shipments to the Middle East forecast to plunge by 50.7%.
Vietnam launches strict food safety rules for fresh durian exports, aiming to meet global standards while creating openings for Thai service providers and exporters.
Thai PM courts UK business leaders, pushes for FTAs in food and agri exports
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with major UK private sector representatives to push forward Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) aimed at expanding Thai exports—especially in agricultural and food products—into the European market.
Thai exporters urged to tap future foods amid greater health awareness
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
Thailand’s export of future foods is expected to rise by 5-10 per cent this year on healthcare trends among consumers, the Thai Future Food Trade Association said.
Thai food exports sees 6.3% growth YOY in first four months
FRIDAY, JUNE 07, 2024
Thailand exported food products valued at 420 billion baht from January to April, a 6.3% increase year on year (YoY), the Department of Trade Negotiations said on Friday.
Food exports grow by 3.2% in 2023, predicted to increase in 2024
FRIDAY, JANUARY 05, 2024
Thailand’s food exports soared in 2023, reaching 1.31 trillion baht in value, with China emerging as the country’s biggest market, according to the vice chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC).