Thailand Business Sectors
Food & Beverages Thailand
A globally competitive food-manufacturing base — processed foods, packaged goods, ingredients and beverages produced, certified and exported from Thailand to buyers worldwide.
Industry Snapshot
Every figure below shows its own reporting year and source — Thailand's food and beverage trade data is published across several government bodies and industry associations, each with its own scope and reporting calendar, so figures are shown individually rather than combined into a single sector total.
- Total food exports
- THB 1.64 trillion
- Agricultural & food exports (world ranking)
- US$50.9 billion — world's 8th largest exporter
- Total Thailand exports (all sectors)
- US$300.5 billion
- Processed poultry exports
- US$4.4 billion
- Canned & processed fruit exports
- US$2.5 billion
- Fruit & vegetable juice exports
- US$955 million
- Total seafood exports
- US$7.14 billion
- Canned tuna exports
- 548,653 tonnes · THB 82.25 billion
- Rice exports
- 9.95 million tonnes · THB 225,656 million (US$6.69 billion)
- Durian exports
- 859,157 tonnes · THB 134.85 billion
- Top food export markets
- China US$10.13 billion · United States US$4.76 billion
2024
Record high, up 7.3% year-on-year — Thailand's broadest published "food exports" total, covering the full food and beverage export basket.
2024
Up 4% year-on-year; agricultural and food products accounted for approximately 17% of Thailand's total exports this year.
2024
Up 5.4% year-on-year — shown for scale/context; food and beverage exports are a subset of this total.
2024
Up 4% year-on-year.
2024
Ministry of Commerce category total.
Source: Thailand Ministry of Commerce (via USDA FAS GAIN report) (opens in a new tab)
2024
Up 10% year-on-year.
Source: Thailand Ministry of Commerce (via USDA FAS GAIN report) (opens in a new tab)
2024
Highest value in 10 years, driven mainly by processed products and canned tuna.
Source: Thai Customs Department trade data (reported via Tridge) (opens in a new tab)
2024
Volume up 32%, value up 34% year-on-year — Thailand is the world's largest canned tuna exporter.
Source: Thai Customs Department trade data (reported via Khaosod English) (opens in a new tab)
2024
Up 13% in volume — a six-year high. Five leading destinations: Indonesia, Iraq, the United States, South Africa and the Philippines.
2024
Over 90% shipped to China — Thailand's single largest fresh-fruit export category by value.
Source: Thai Ministry of Commerce trade data (reported via Khaosod English) (opens in a new tab)
2024
China and the broader ASEAN market are Thailand's two leading food export destinations; the United States, Japan and the EU collectively grew around 12%.
Why Thailand
Four structural advantages underpin Thailand's position as a food and beverage manufacturing and export base.
Agricultural Base
Deep, diversified raw-material supply — rice, cassava, sugar, poultry, seafood, tropical fruit, coconut, herbs, spices and other food ingredients — grown and processed close to Thailand's manufacturing base.
Manufacturing Capability
Established capacity across canning, freezing, drying and dehydration, retort and aseptic processing, bottling, ready-meal production, confectionery, ingredient manufacturing, beverage production, laboratory testing and automated food processing lines.
Export Infrastructure
Deep-sea ports, bonded warehousing, cold-chain networks, container logistics, road connectivity into ASEAN, and air-freight capacity at Suvarnabhumi for premium perishables.
Quality Systems
A recognised base of GMP, HACCP, ISO, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and organic-certified facilities — certification is company/facility-specific, not automatic across the whole industry.
Major Food & Beverage Segments
Twelve categories anchor Thailand's food and beverage manufacturing and export economy.
Processed & Packaged Food
Shelf-stable, frozen and chilled packaged foods manufactured for retail, foodservice and export — a core strength of Thailand's food-manufacturing base.
Rice & Grain Products
Milled rice, fragrant and glutinous rice varieties, rice noodles, rice-based snacks and grain-derived ingredients built on Thailand's position as a leading global rice exporter.
Fruit & Vegetable Products
Fresh, frozen, canned and juiced tropical fruit and vegetables — durian, pineapple, coconut and other categories with established international demand.
Seafood
Canned tuna, frozen shrimp and a wide range of processed seafood products — see the dedicated Seafood sector page for the full aquaculture and processing directory.
Poultry & Protein Products
Processed and value-added chicken products from an integrated farm-to-export poultry industry, alongside a growing plant-based and alternative-protein segment.
Sauces, Seasonings & Ingredients
Condiments, sauces, seasoning blends and functional food ingredients manufactured for both domestic and export-facing brands.
Snacks & Confectionery
Chocolate, confectionery, chips and savoury snacks — a fast-growing FMCG export category built on established private-label manufacturing capacity.
Dairy & Alternatives
Dairy and plant-based dairy-alternative products serving both the domestic market and regional export.
Functional & Health Food
Health-claim foods, organic products and functional nutrition — an area BOI specifically prioritises for investment promotion (see Investment Opportunities below).
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fruit juices, coconut water, tea, coffee, bottled water, functional and wellness beverages and ready-to-drink products, exported alongside strong domestic brands.
FMCG Food Products
Fast-moving consumer-goods food brands manufactured at scale for domestic retail and regional export, often alongside OEM/private-label programmes.
Food Ingredients
Cassava starch, food preparations, palm oil, malt extract, coconut derivatives and other ingredient exports that supply food manufacturers worldwide.
Food Processing & Value-Added Manufacturing
Thailand's Board of Investment specifically promotes processed agricultural and food products as a distinct investment category — a verified, documented policy position, not speculation. Editorially, this points to Thailand's broader trajectory: moving beyond raw and semi-processed commodity exports (rice, raw sugar, unprocessed fruit) toward higher-value finished, branded and private-label food products. That framing is T3's own interpretation of the verified trade and investment data, not a claim attributed to any single source.
- Automated and semi-automated processing lines across canning, freezing, drying, retort and aseptic formats
- In-house and third-party formulation and product-development capability
- Food-safety and quality-control laboratories integrated into manufacturing operations
- Export-grade packaging development, including private-label and buyer-specification formats
- Cold-storage and traceability systems supporting export-market requirements
Investment-Grade Value Chain
The Value Chain: Agricultural Resource to Global Export Market
Eight connected stages carry Thailand's food and beverage industry from domestic agricultural resources to certified, packaged products moving through international export markets.
Raw Materials
Rice, cassava, sugar, poultry, seafood, tropical fruit, coconut, herbs and spices sourced from Thailand's agricultural base.
Processing
Canning, freezing, drying, retort and aseptic processing, and automated production lines transform raw materials into shelf-stable products.
Product Development
Formulation, R&D and shelf-life development shape products for specific retail, foodservice and export requirements.
Packaging
Export-grade packaging, including private-label formats, is developed alongside the product itself.
Certification
Food-safety, quality and market-specific certification (GMP, HACCP, ISO, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and others) is confirmed before export.
Branding
Products are finished under a manufacturer's own brand, a buyer's private label, or an OEM/ODM arrangement.
Distribution
Cold storage, traceability systems and domestic distribution networks move finished goods to port or airport.
Export
Container and air-freight logistics carry finished products to international buyers, importers and retail partners.
OEM, ODM & Private Label Manufacturing
Manufacturing Partnership Models
Thailand's food manufacturing base serves international supermarkets, retailers, importers, distributors, foreign food brands, hospitality groups and e-commerce brands through three related but distinct commercial models — a practical, de-risked route to bringing a food or beverage product to market without building a factory.
Each model shifts a different share of the work — specification, formulation, branding — between buyer and manufacturer. Understanding which one fits a given product is the first step to engaging a Thai manufacturing partner.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturing
You specify, the manufacturer produces
Manufacturing to a buyer's own product specification, recipe and packaging — the buyer owns the formulation and brand.
Best suited to
Buyers who already have their own product specification, recipe and packaging design and need a manufacturing partner to produce it at export scale.
ODM
Original Design Manufacturing
The manufacturer develops, you brand
Product development, formulation and innovation support led by the manufacturer's own R&D team, then offered to buyers for branding and distribution under the buyer's own label.
Best suited to
Brands and retailers who want the manufacturer's own R&D, formulation and innovation expertise, then apply their own branding and packaging.
Private Label
Retailer & Brand-Owned Manufacturing
Your label, the manufacturer's production line
Thailand manufacturers supporting international retail brands with production for a retailer's or brand's own store label, spanning a wide range of packaged food and beverage categories.
Best suited to
International retailers and emerging brands building a store-label or owned-brand range without operating their own factory.
Manufacturing Readiness
What international brands, retailers, importers and distributors can expect from an export-ready Thai manufacturing partner.
Manufacturing Capability
Automated and semi-automated production lines across canning, freezing, drying, retort, aseptic, bottling and ready-meal formats, built to scale from pilot runs to full export volumes.
Export Standards & Certification
Facilities operating to GMP, HACCP, ISO, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and organic-certification standards — verification is company- and facility-specific, confirmed before any agreement.
Food Safety Systems
Quality-control laboratories and traceability systems integrated directly into the production line, not added as a separate compliance step.
Packaging Capability
Export-grade and private-label packaging development carried out alongside the product itself, including buyer-specification formats and materials.
Global Supply Chain Readiness
Deep-sea ports, cold-chain networks and established freight relationships connect Thai production lines to reliable international delivery.
A Note on Capability
Many Thai manufacturers offer some combination of OEM, ODM and private-label services across these categories. Capability varies by manufacturer, product category and production scale — this page does not imply that every Thai food manufacturer provides every service listed here.
Import & Export Intelligence
Export figures below are shown exactly as reported by each source, in original currency, unit and scope. Figures for different products are not added together into a single sector total, since sources use different definitions of "food exports" and report on different calendars.
Major Exports
Rice, processed poultry, canned and processed fruit, seafood (including the world's largest canned tuna export volume), fruit and vegetable juice, durian and cassava-based products lead Thailand's food export basket — exact figures, years and sources are shown in the Industry Snapshot above.
Major Strategic Imports
Thailand's food and beverage manufacturers also import strategic raw materials and ingredients not available domestically at scale — including wheat, dairy ingredients, soy-related inputs and selected specialty ingredients — while exporting higher-value processed food built on both domestic and imported inputs. This import/export pattern is a normal feature of an advanced food-processing economy, not a weakness in the domestic supply base.
- Wheat
- Dairy ingredients
- Soy-related inputs
- Specialty ingredients
Major Export Markets
Thailand's food and beverage export base is geographically diversified rather than concentrated in a single market. The two verified leading destinations for Thai food exports in 2024 were China and the United States; Japan, other ASEAN markets, the European Union, Australia, South Korea and Middle Eastern markets are also established buyers of Thai food products, though this page does not publish a full ranked list beyond the two verified top markets above.
China
Thailand's largest single food export market in 2024 (US$10.13 billion) — durian, fruit, rice and processed food are leading categories.
United States
Thailand's second-largest food export market in 2024 (US$4.76 billion) — a long-established destination for processed and packaged Thai food.
ASEAN
A closely integrated regional market under ATIGA, and a natural distribution base for Thailand-manufactured food products across Southeast Asia.
Japan
An established destination for Thai processed food and seafood, supported by the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.
European Union
A growing destination market, contributing to the combined 12% growth seen across the US, China, Japan and EU markets in 2024.
Middle East
An emerging market for Thai food exports, including halal-certified product lines produced by Thai manufacturers (see the Halal Economy sector).
Trade Agreements
Thailand's network of regional and bilateral trade agreements shapes market access and tariff treatment for food and beverage exports.
ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement
Preferential or zero tariffs on most goods traded within ASEAN, supporting Thailand as a manufacturing and distribution base for regional food and beverage supply chains.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Common rules of origin across ASEAN plus China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand — allows regional sourcing and cumulation to qualify for preferential tariffs on Thai food exports to member markets.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)ASEAN–China Free Trade Area
Preferential tariff access into China — Thailand's largest single food export market — for qualifying agricultural and processed food products.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)ASEAN–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Preferential access into Japan alongside the bilateral JTEPA below, relevant to processed food and seafood exporters.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Japan–Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement
Bilateral preferential tariffs and streamlined rules of origin for Thai food exports to Japan, one of Thailand's established premium export markets.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)ASEAN–Korea Free Trade Area
Preferential tariff access into South Korea for qualifying Thai food and beverage products.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area
Regional preferential access into Australia and New Zealand, alongside the bilateral agreements below.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Thailand–Australia Free Trade Agreement
Bilateral tariff preferences into Australia, complementing AANZFTA for Thai food exporters.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Thailand–New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership
Bilateral tariff preferences into New Zealand for qualifying Thai food and beverage products.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Thailand–Chile Free Trade Agreement
Tariffs eliminated on 90% of goods traded between Thailand and Chile at entry into force, with the remaining 10% phased out between 2020 and 2023 — a rare Latin American market-access route for Thai food exporters.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Thailand–Peru Early Harvest Scheme
Preferential tariffs on approximately 70% of goods traded between Thailand and Peru under the Early Harvest Scheme; the full bilateral FTA has not been concluded, so coverage is partial rather than comprehensive.
Official resource (opens in a new tab)Tax, Customs & Legal Notice
Trade-agreement benefits depend on a product qualifying under the agreement's specific rules of origin, tariff schedule and product classification. Confirm current tariff treatment and origin requirements for a specific product directly with Thailand's Department of Trade Negotiations or a qualified customs adviser before relying on any preferential rate.
ASEAN Gateway
Thailand's central location, port infrastructure and preferential regional trade access make it a practical base for serving the wider ASEAN food and beverage market.
Manufacturing Base
Established food-processing infrastructure and a skilled workforce support production for both domestic and regional ASEAN demand.
Processing Centre
Raw materials from Thailand and neighbouring countries can be processed into higher-value finished food products within Thailand's manufacturing base.
Consolidation Point
Thailand's central ASEAN location and port infrastructure support consolidating shipments from multiple regional sources before export.
Logistics Hub
Deep-sea ports, air-cargo capacity and road connectivity into Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia support regional distribution.
Distribution Platform
ATIGA and RCEP preferential access make Thailand a practical base for distributing food products across the wider ASEAN market.
Regional Management Base
A developed business-services and foreign-investment framework supports companies managing ASEAN operations from a Thailand base.
Investment Opportunities
Areas of active investment interest across Thailand's food and beverage sector, aligned with national investment-promotion priorities.
BOI Support
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) names food processing among its priority sectors, with eligible activities spanning modern food processing, bio-products, future foods, functional foods and related research and development. The categories below reflect verified BOI policy direction — not a guaranteed incentive for any specific project.
Processed and preserved foods, food additives and flavour enhancers manufactured using modern processing technology.
Four distinct eligible categories: manufacturing food with health claims, novel food production, organic food manufacturing, and medical food production — each assessed on its own merits.
Agricultural and food research and development, biotechnology, and scientific testing services, promoted alongside animal and plant breeding activities.
Dietary supplements and future-food ingredient categories, including plant-based proteins, insect-based ingredients and cultivated-meat research.
Automated and digitally-enabled food production lines fall within BOI's broader smart-manufacturing and advanced-technology promotion priorities.
Source: Thailand Board of Investment — official Investment Promotion Guide (opens in a new tab) · Accessed 20 August 2026
Reported Incentive Range
Reported BOI incentive ranges for eligible food-industry activities include corporate income tax exemptions of five to eight years for standard promoted activities, and up to a combined 13 years where a project also qualifies for BOI's research-and-development merit-based incentives — figures vary by activity, technology level and merit criteria, and are not automatic.
Verify Before Relying on This
Eligibility and the specific incentive package for any project depend on the exact promoted activity, technology used, project conditions, location, and BOI's own approval — this page provides general orientation only, not a guarantee of tax benefits, and does not substitute for a direct BOI application or professional advice.
Food Innovation & Future Food
Thailand's food industry is investing across four connected innovation areas.
Future Food
- Functional products
- Health food
- Plant-based products
- Alternative proteins
FoodTech
- Automation and robotics
- AI-assisted quality inspection
- Traceability systems
- Smart factories and supply-chain technology
Biotechnology
- Fermentation
- Natural extracts
- Food science
- Functional ingredients
Sustainability
- Waste reduction
- By-product utilisation
- Resource efficiency
- Sustainable sourcing
- Circular food economy
Packaging is a relevant, connected topic — flexible packaging, cans, cartons, glass, aseptic formats, recyclable and food-grade packaging all support food and beverage manufacturing. This page covers packaging only as it relates to food production; T3's dedicated Packaging, Printing & Labelling sector page (in development) covers the packaging industry itself in full.
Quality, Safety & Regulation
Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA)
Food product registration, labelling requirements and safety oversight under the Ministry of Public Health.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Ministry of Public Health
Parent ministry for Thai FDA and national food-safety policy.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Department of Agriculture
Standards and certification for crop-based food inputs and plant products.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Department of Livestock Development
Standards, inspection and certification for meat, poultry and livestock-derived food products.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Department of Fisheries
Regulation, certification and traceability oversight for seafood and aquaculture products.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)
Industrial product standards applicable to food-processing equipment, packaging and selected product categories.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Thai Customs Department
Import and export procedures, tariff classification and customs compliance for food and beverage trade.
Official website (opens in a new tab)This section is informational only and does not constitute legal, customs, food-safety or certification advice. Registration, labelling, import and export requirements vary by product category and destination market — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser before proceeding with a specific product.
Associations & Trade Bodies
Verified associations, chambers, federations, business councils and government bodies connected to Food, Beverage & FMCG in Thailand.
- Government Agency
Thailand Board of Investment
BOI
Thailand's national investment-promotion agency — grants tax and non-tax incentives for promoted activities and coordinates investor support through offices across Asia, Europe, Australia and the US.
- IT & AI
- Textiles
- Food, Beverage & FMCG
- Rubber & Raw Materials
- Energy & Renewable Energy
- Cosmetics
- Seafood
- Gems, Jewellery & Precious Stones
- Packaging, Printing & Labelling
- Furniture, Wood & Interior Products
- Electrical, Electronics & Semiconductors
- Halal Economy
- Education
- Real Estate / Living
- Spa, Wellness & Beauty Services
- Logistics
- Trade Services
- Government Agency
Department of International Trade Promotion
DITP
Thailand's export-promotion agency — runs Thai Trade Centers worldwide, trade fairs and market-development programs for Thai exporters.
- Government Agency
Thai Customs Department
Manages customs declarations, tariff classification, valuation and cargo clearance for all cross-border trade.
- Government Agency
Food and Drug Administration Thailand
สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.)
Thai FDA
Regulates food, drug, medical device, cosmetic and herbal products entering the Thai market, including the cosmetics product-notification ("Jor.Kor.") system.
- Government Agency
Ministry of Commerce
MOC
Thailand's ministry overseeing trade, commerce, consumer protection and export policy, and Thailand's representative at the WTO.
- Government Agency
Ministry of Industry
MOI
Sets industrial policy and oversees manufacturing and standards agencies including TISI, IEAT, OIE and DIW.
- Government Agency
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์
MOAC
National policy authority for agriculture — oversees the Department of Agriculture, Rubber Authority of Thailand and Office of Agricultural Economics.
- Government Agency
Office of Agricultural Economics
สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการเกษตร
OAE
Publishes Thailand's agricultural sector data, planning and forecasting, including production and trade data relevant to food and rubber supply.
- Research Institution
National Food Institute
NFI
Core technical and research institute for Thailand's food industry, operating under the Foundation for Industrial Development; author of Thailand's 20-year National Food Industry Development Plan (2017–2036); has an MOU relationship with CICOT since 2017.
- Apex Federation
Federation of Thai Industries
FTI
Thailand's apex industrial federation — represents manufacturers across every major industry group (48 industry clubs, including dedicated Food Processing and Electrical & Electronics industry clubs) and advises on industrial policy.
- Apex Federation
Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
TCC / Board of Trade
Thailand's principal apex chamber — represents the national trade and commerce community, operates a dedicated Agriculture & Food Center, issues export Certificates of Origin, and engages government on cross-sector business policy.
- Industry Association
Thai Food Processors' Association
TFPA
Represents Thailand's processed and canned food manufacturing and export industry; established 1970, serves close to 200 member companies.
- Industry Association
Thai Frozen Foods Association
TFFA
Represents Thailand's frozen food manufacturing and export industry; originally founded in 1968 as the Thai Aquatic Animal Traders Association.
- Industry Association
Thai Broiler Processing Exporters Association
TBPEA
Represents Thailand's processed poultry (chicken meat) export industry, established 1991.
- Industry Association
Thai Rice Exporters Association
TREA
Represents Thailand's rice export industry — Thailand is one of the world's leading rice exporters; publishes official rice export statistics.
- Industry Association
Thai Tuna Industry Association
TTIA
Represents Thailand's tuna processing and export industry — one of the world's largest tuna processing hubs.
- Industry Association
Thai Muslim Trade Association
TMTA
Represents Thailand's Muslim business community and promotes halal-economy trade internationally via the OIC network. Functions as a cross-sector trade and market-access association connecting Muslim entrepreneurs and Thai businesses across food processing, logistics, digital services, tourism, textiles and energy, alongside its home base in the halal economy — not the formal specialist regulator or association for any one of those industries.
- Industry Association
Muslim Business Matching
MBM
A Muslim entrepreneur and business-matching network based in Bangkok that supports member connections, referrals, knowledge sharing, collaboration and ethical business development — not a government body, industry regulator, bank or halal-certification authority.
Major Industry Players
Companies below are illustrative examples of Thailand's food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem, verified against each company's own official website. They are shown as market context, not a ranking, endorsement, or claim of any partnership with T3 unless separately stated elsewhere on this site.
Thai Union Group
Seafood processing & export
Global seafood group headquartered in Thailand; producer of canned tuna and a wide portfolio of seafood brands, with production facilities across multiple countries.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Charoen Pokphand Foods
Integrated agri-food manufacturing
Integrated feed, farm and food business — one of Thailand's largest food manufacturers, spanning poultry, swine, aquaculture and food products.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Betagro
Food manufacturing & processing
Integrated agro-industrial and food business spanning livestock, feed and processed food production.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Thai President Foods
FMCG / instant food
Manufacturer of the internationally distributed MAMA instant noodle brand, plus biscuits, wafers and other instant foods; SET-listed as TFMAMA.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Tipco Foods
Beverages & processed fruit
Producer of canned fruit, pineapple juice concentrate, ready-to-drink beverages and natural mineral water.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Malee Group
Beverages & fruit processing
Thai fruit juice and beverage manufacturer with an export-facing product portfolio.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Thai Wah
Ingredients & noodle products
Manufacturer of tapioca-based ingredients, rice noodles, rice vermicelli and instant bean vermicelli products.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Ichitan Group
Non-alcoholic beverages
Beverage manufacturer producing green tea, herbal, fruit and energy drinks for the domestic and export market.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Osotspa
Non-alcoholic beverages / FMCG
Thai beverage producer of energy drinks (including the M-150 brand) and consumer products, tracing its history to 1891.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Carabao Group
Non-alcoholic beverages
Producer and distributor of energy and sports drinks, SET-listed since 2014.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Sappe
Innovative beverages
Thai beverage company producing functional and innovative ready-to-drink products for domestic and export markets.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Srinanaporn Marketing
Snacks & beverages (SNNP)
Snack-food and beverage manufacturer producing jelly, fruit-juice and fish/squid snack products, with over 40 years in the market.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Ajinomoto (Thailand)
Ingredients, seasonings & processed food
Thailand operation of the Ajinomoto Group, manufacturing seasonings, instant noodles, processed and frozen foods and beverages.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Nestlé (Thai)
FMCG / multinational food & beverage
Thailand operation of the global Nestlé group, manufacturing and distributing food and beverage brands including NESCAFÉ and MAGGI from multiple Thai facilities.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Cargill (Thailand)
Ingredients, protein & agri-food
Thailand operation of the global Cargill group, active in protein, animal feed, grains, oilseeds, texturising solutions and food ingredients, employing around 15,000 people in Thailand.
Official website (opens in a new tab)NR Instant Produce
Ethnic, plant-based & functional food
Thai manufacturer founded in 1991, focused on sustainable ethnic, plant-based and functional food products for export.
Official website (opens in a new tab)Industry Ecosystem
From farm to consumer — the full chain connecting Thailand's food and beverage industry.
Market Entry Pathways
Source from Thailand
For international buyers and importers.
Identify verified Thai manufacturers and exporters directly, using the Government & Industry Directory and Major Industry Players sections above as a starting point.
Find an OEM / Private-Label Manufacturer
For foreign brands and retailers.
Approach Thai manufacturers offering OEM, ODM or private-label production across the categories outlined in the OEM/ODM section above.
Establish Manufacturing in Thailand
For investors.
Explore BOI-promoted food-processing and future-food investment categories, and confirm eligibility directly with the Board of Investment.
Find a Thai Distributor
For foreign products entering Thailand.
Identify a Thai importer or distributor with relevant category experience, typically via trade associations, chambers or direct industry outreach.
Build ASEAN Distribution
For companies using Thailand regionally.
Use Thailand's ATIGA and RCEP preferential access and logistics infrastructure to distribute food and beverage products across ASEAN from a single base.
Partner with Thai Producers
For product, technology or distribution partnerships.
Engage Thai manufacturers or trade associations directly for joint-venture, technology-transfer or co-distribution partnerships.
Attend Industry Exhibitions
For direct business networking.
THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, ProPak Asia and other verified events (see Industry Events below) are the primary in-person networking venues for Thailand's food and beverage industry.
Industry Events
Thailand's food and beverage trade shows are where the industry actually does business in person — international buyers, manufacturers, distributors, investors, technology providers and export partners meet, source, and negotiate across a shared calendar of exhibitions in Bangkok.
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026
Asia's leading food and beverage trade show, spanning the full food, beverage and hospitality category range.
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 20 August 2026
ProPak Asia 2026
Processing and packaging technology exhibition for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 22 August 2026 (venue corrected — the 2026 edition moved to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, confirmed via a direct fetch of the organiser's own official "About the Show" page during the Packaging Thailand Gateway research pass; the venue shown here previously, BITEC, was the pre-move venue)
Food Pack Asia 2026
Food processing and packaging equipment exhibition.
BITEC, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 20 August 2026
Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services (TRAFS) 2026
Retail, food and hospitality B2B platform, co-located with Pub Bar Asia.
BITEC, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 20 August 2026
Fi Asia Thailand 2027
Food ingredients trade exhibition — alternates annually between Bangkok and Jakarta; 2027 is the confirmed next Thailand edition.
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 20 August 2026
MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026
Global halal sourcing exhibition held alongside MEGA SHOW Bangkok, covering halal-certified food and beverage, beauty, wellness and lifestyle products — over 1,200 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions.
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 21 August 2026
Grand Halal Bangkok 2026
Thailand's official international halal industry exhibition, organised by the Central Islamic Council of Thailand, spanning halal food and beverage, healthcare, wellness and tourism.
BITEC, Bangkok
Official event website (opens in a new tab)Accessed 21 August 2026
Taken together, this calendar positions Thailand as a regional food innovation, manufacturing and sourcing hub — not a single show, but a recurring, year-round meeting point for the region's food and beverage trade.
Dates and venues above are shown exactly as published by each event's official website or venue. Events already held in 2026 relative to this page's research date are marked "concluded" rather than presented as upcoming — no future date is estimated or guessed where an organiser has not yet published one.
Sources, Methodology & Data Coverage
Statistics on this page are drawn from Thai government sources (Ministry of Commerce, Thai Customs Department, Office of Agricultural Economics, Thailand Public Relations Department), the Thailand Board of Investment, industry associations (Thai Rice Exporters Association, National Food Institute), and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN reports, which compile and analyse official Thai trade data for international readers. Secondary news coverage is used only where it directly cites one of these named primary sources, and is labelled as such. No statistic is combined across incompatible scopes — "food exports," "agricultural and food exports" and single-product export figures (rice, poultry, seafood, fruit) are kept separate throughout, since each uses its own definition and reporting period.
Page last updated: 20 August 2026
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