Thailand’s food industry links everyday eating habits with export competitiveness, from busy urban consumers buying instant noodles, ready-to-eat meals, and street food to rural producers shaping raw-material supply. The sector’s scale is reflected in thriving processed-food exports and staples like rice, alongside import dependencies for wheat, soybeans, and dairy inputs used in processing. As retailers expand through e-commerce and manufacturers increasingly adopt AI, sustainability, packaging, and halal certification are also reshaping sourcing, product standards, and market access.
Key Takeaways
- Thailand's food and beverage market size was 2.5 trillion THB in 2023.
- Instant noodle consumption reached 6 billion packs in 2023, per capita 85 packs.
- Ready-to-eat meal sales grew 18% to 500 billion THB in 2023.
- Thailand's processed food exports reached 1.32 trillion THB in 2023, up 8.2% YoY.
- Rice exports totaled 8.2 million tons in 2023, valued at 160 billion THB.
- Canned tuna exports were 450,000 tons in 2023 to 80 countries.
- Thailand imported 2.5 million tons of wheat in 2023 for food processing.
- Soybean imports reached 2.8 million tons in 2023, 90% for feed.
- Dairy products imports were 450,000 tons in 2023, milk powder main.
- Thailand's food industry adopted AI in 40% of factories by 2023.
- Sustainable packaging use in food sector rose to 60% in 2023.
- Halal certification covered 80% of processed food exports in 2023.
- Thailand's rice production reached 35.2 million metric tons in 2022, with Jasmine rice accounting for 15% of total output.
- In 2023, Thailand harvested 6.8 million metric tons of rubber from 1.7 million hectares of plantations.
- Cassava production in Thailand totaled 29.5 million tons in 2022, primarily from Northeast regions.
Thailand’s food and beverage sector in 2023 boomed, led by rising convenience demand and strong exports.
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Domestic Market27 stats
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Thailand's food and beverage market size was 2.5 trillion THB in 2023.
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Instant noodle consumption reached 6 billion packs in 2023, per capita 85 packs.
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Ready-to-eat meal sales grew 18% to 500 billion THB in 2023.
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Street food market valued at 100 billion THB annually in 2023.
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Supermarket food sales hit 1.2 trillion THB in 2023, 60% packaged.
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Organic food market expanded to 25 billion THB in 2023, CAGR 15%.
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Halal food consumption inside Thailand was 300 billion THB in 2023.
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Beverage market size reached 800 billion THB in 2023, soft drinks 50%.
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Confectionery sales totaled 150 billion THB in 2023.
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Dairy consumption per capita was 25 liters in 2023.
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Meat consumption reached 35 kg per capita in 2023, chicken 60%.
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Rice consumption was 110 kg per capita annually in 2023.
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Vegetable intake averaged 120 kg per person in 2023.
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Fruit consumption hit 80 kg per capita in 2023.
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Snack food market valued at 200 billion THB in 2023.
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Bakery products sales were 300 billion THB in 2023.
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Frozen food market grew to 150 billion THB in 2023.
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Health food supplements market size 100 billion THB in 2023.
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Plant-based food sales increased 25% to 20 billion THB in 2023.
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E-commerce food sales reached 250 billion THB in 2023.
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Restaurant industry revenue was 1.8 trillion THB in 2023.
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Convenience store food sales hit 400 billion THB in 2023.
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Online delivery food orders 2 billion in 2023.
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Food processing employs 2.5 million people in 2023.
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Thailand's food industry contributes 12% to GDP in 2023.
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Plant-based meat market grew 30% to 5 billion THB in 2023.
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Food delivery apps market 150 billion THB in 2023.
Interpretation
Domestic Market Interpretation
In Thailand’s domestic market, consumers are driving strong growth across both modern and everyday formats, with ready-to-eat meals rising 18% to 500 billion THB in 2023 alongside 1.2 trillion THB in supermarket sales and 6 billion packs of instant noodles consumed in the same year.
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Export Statistics26 stats
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Thailand's processed food exports reached 1.32 trillion THB in 2023, up 8.2% YoY.
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Rice exports totaled 8.2 million tons in 2023, valued at 160 billion THB.
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Canned tuna exports were 450,000 tons in 2023 to 80 countries.
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Processed shrimp exports hit 280,000 tons in 2023, 65% to US/EU.
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Thai fruit exports grew to 1.5 million tons in 2023, China top market 50%.
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Sugar exports reached 7.5 million tons in 2023, 70% raw sugar.
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Chicken meat exports were 320,000 tons in 2023, Japan/Halal markets key.
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Cassava products exports totaled 12 million tons in 2023, 90% chips/pellets.
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Rubber exports valued at 250 billion THB in 2023, 4.2 million tons.
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Processed vegetables exports grew 15% to 500,000 tons in 2023.
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Thai noodle exports reached 400,000 tons in 2023, US/EU 40% share.
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Frozen seafood exports were 600,000 tons in 2023, value 300 billion THB.
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Pineapple exports hit 1.2 million tons in 2023, canned 60%.
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Coffee exports totaled 45,000 tons in 2023, specialty 25%.
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Mango exports reached 200,000 tons in 2023, 80% to China.
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Coconut products exports were 1.1 million tons in 2023, milk/oil main.
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Durian exports surged to 800,000 tons in 2023, 95% to China.
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Prepared meals exports grew 20% to 150,000 tons in 2023.
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Pet food exports from Thailand reached 250,000 tons in 2023.
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Snack food exports totaled 300,000 tons in 2023, ASEAN 50%.
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Beverage exports (non-alc) were 1.2 billion liters in 2023.
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Bakery products exports hit 200,000 tons in 2023, EU focus.
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Spices exports reached 50,000 tons in 2023, chili dominant.
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Fish sauce exports were 120,000 tons in 2023, Japan top buyer.
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Instant food exports grew to 350,000 tons in 2023.
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Fruit juice exports totaled 400,000 tons in 2023.
Interpretation
Export Statistics Interpretation
In Export Statistics, Thailand’s processed food exports climbed to 1.32 trillion THB in 2023, up 8.2% year on year, with major staples and seafood continuing to scale through key markets.
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Import Statistics21 stats
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Thailand imported 2.5 million tons of wheat in 2023 for food processing.
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Soybean imports reached 2.8 million tons in 2023, 90% for feed.
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Dairy products imports were 450,000 tons in 2023, milk powder main.
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Corn imports totaled 1.2 million tons in 2023 despite local production.
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Palm oil imports hit 3.1 million tons in 2023 for processing.
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Beef imports reached 150,000 tons in 2023, Australia source 70%.
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Potato imports were 800,000 tons in 2023 for snack industry.
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Cheese imports grew 12% to 25,000 tons in 2023.
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Butter imports totaled 40,000 tons in 2023, EU dominant.
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Frozen fish imports reached 100,000 tons in 2023.
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Vegetable oil imports were 1.5 million tons in 2023.
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Sugar imports hit 500,000 tons in 2023 for confectionery.
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Apple imports totaled 200,000 tons in 2023, China/US.
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Grape imports reached 80,000 tons in 2023 for wine/juice.
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Chocolate imports were 50,000 tons in 2023.
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Pasta imports totaled 30,000 tons in 2023, Italy main.
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Ice cream imports hit 15,000 tons in 2023.
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Yogurt imports reached 20,000 tons in 2023.
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Processed meat imports were 120,000 tons in 2023.
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Flour imports totaled 100,000 tons in 2023.
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Canned goods imports hit 250,000 tons in 2023.
Interpretation
Import Statistics Interpretation
In 2023, Thailand’s import statistics show heavy reliance on bulk food and feed inputs, with wheat at 2.5 million tons and soybeans at 2.8 million tons mainly for feed, alongside 3.1 million tons of palm oil for processing and 1.2 million tons of corn despite domestic production.
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Industry Trends29 stats
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Thailand's food industry adopted AI in 40% of factories by 2023.
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Sustainable packaging use in food sector rose to 60% in 2023.
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Halal certification covered 80% of processed food exports in 2023.
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E-commerce penetration in food retail hit 25% in 2023.
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Organic farming area expanded to 200,000 hectares in 2023.
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Food waste reduction initiatives saved 10% of production in 2023.
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Blockchain tracing implemented in 30% of seafood supply chains 2023.
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Plant-based product launches doubled to 500 in 2023.
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Food tech startups reached 500 in Thailand by 2023.
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Carbon footprint labeling on 20% of packaged foods in 2023.
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Vertical farming output grew 50% to 50,000 tons in 2023.
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Precision agriculture used in 25% of rice fields in 2023.
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Lab-grown meat trials approved for 5 companies in 2023.
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Food delivery drones tested in 10 provinces in 2023.
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Nutraceuticals market CAGR 12% projected to 2028 from 2023 base.
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Zero-waste processing plants increased to 100 in 2023.
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AI predictive analytics in 35% supply chains in 2023.
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Insect protein production scaled to 10,000 tons in 2023.
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3D food printing adopted in 50 restaurants in 2023.
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Functional beverages grew 20% with probiotics in 2023.
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Robotics in packaging lines reached 40% factories 2023.
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Regenerative agriculture on 10% farmlands in 2023.
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Digital twins for factories in 15% food plants 2023.
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Personalized nutrition apps users 5 million in 2023.
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Mycoprotein products launched 20 new in 2023.
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Food safety blockchain pilots in 50 SMEs 2023.
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Cultivated seafood R&D investment 2 billion THB in 2023.
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Smart shelves in retail 30% coverage 2023.
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Fermented foods trend boosted sales 25% in 2023.
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Production Statistics29 stats
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Thailand's rice production reached 35.2 million metric tons in 2022, with Jasmine rice accounting for 15% of total output.
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In 2023, Thailand harvested 6.8 million metric tons of rubber from 1.7 million hectares of plantations.
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Cassava production in Thailand totaled 29.5 million tons in 2022, primarily from Northeast regions.
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Thailand produced 1.9 million tons of sugar cane in 2023, yielding 2.1 million tons of raw sugar.
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Pineapple production hit 1.7 million metric tons in 2022, with 70% exported fresh or processed.
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Thailand's chicken meat production was 1.35 million tons in 2023, up 5% from previous year.
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Shrimp farming output reached 320,000 tons in 2022, mainly black tiger and whiteleg shrimp.
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Palm oil production in southern Thailand was 2.8 million tons in 2023 from 1.2 million hectares.
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Maize production totaled 5.2 million metric tons in 2022, used 60% for animal feed.
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Durian production surged to 900,000 tons in 2023, valued at 150 billion THB domestically.
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Thailand's longan output was 450,000 tons in 2022 from 150,000 hectares.
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Natural rubber latex production was 4.5 million tons in 2023, 80% from smallholder farms.
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Coffee production in northern highlands reached 50,000 tons in 2022, Arabica 20%.
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Mango production totaled 1.2 million tons in 2023, with Nam Dok Mai variety dominant.
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Vegetable production was 12.5 million tons in 2022, led by cabbage and Chinese cabbage.
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Thailand's pork production reached 1.1 million tons in 2023, with 90% from commercial farms.
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Coconut production was 900,000 tons in 2022 from 350,000 hectares.
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Garlic production hit 280,000 tons in 2023, mostly in northern provinces.
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Thailand produced 750,000 tons of tomatoes in 2022, 40% greenhouse cultivated.
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Eggplant output was 650,000 tons in 2023 from 45,000 hectares.
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Chili production reached 400,000 tons in 2022, valued at 20 billion THB.
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Thailand's banana production was 1.5 million tons in 2023, exported 10%.
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Onion production totaled 550,000 tons in 2022 from 25,000 hectares.
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Watermelon output hit 1.1 million tons in 2023, central region dominant.
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Cucumber production was 450,000 tons in 2022, 30% protected cultivation.
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Thailand's papaya production reached 800,000 tons in 2023.
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Guava output was 350,000 tons in 2022 from eastern orchards.
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Lychee production totaled 120,000 tons in 2023, seasonal peak May-June.
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Rambutan harvest was 500,000 tons in 2022, 80% Rayong province.
Interpretation
Production Statistics Interpretation
Under Thailand’s production statistics, the country is showing strong agricultural output across staple and cash crops, with 2022 rice reaching 35.2 million metric tons and 2023 chicken meat rising to 1.35 million tons up 5% year over year.
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Thailand food industry: market scale & growth highlights (2023)
A snapshot of Thailand’s food market scale alongside key growth signals from major segments.
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Supermarket food sales hit 1.2 trillion THB in 2023, 60% packaged.
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Thai noodle exports reached 400,000 tons in 2023, US/EU 40% share.
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