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SPECIAL REPORT
SPECIAL REPORT

Thai Food Export Poised for Growth in 2021
Stressing on COVID-19 Safety Standards

to Build up Trader Partners’ Confidence

Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) anticipated to witness Thailand’s food export growth this
year, driven largely by many factors including Thailand’s strict safety measures which Thai food exporters fully
cooperate with. Along with the supervisory measures, DITP has also launched “Thailand Delivers with Safety”
campaign to boost confidence for Thai food product importing countries.

Mr.Somdet Susomboon, Director-General of the Department of “The latest wave of COVID-19 situation in Thailand continues to
International Trade Promotion (DITP) revealed that the overall export rage, not only affecting the lives of the people but also striking all
value for Thai food products from January to February 2021 was THB economic sectors. Therefore, it is crucial that Thailand accelerate to
164,146 million. The top 5 agricultural product exports were 1. Cassava boost the confidence among trading partners. DITP, thus, joins forces
2. Rice 3. Fresh, chilled, frozen and dried fruit 4. Processed chicken with partner organizations both public and private sectors in
5. Fresh, chilled and frozen chicken while the top 5 agro-industrial product intensifying safety measures in food manufacturing, by launching the
exports led by 1. Canned and processed seafood. 2. Wheat and other COVID-19 Prevention Best Practice for food export among
processed food 3. Pet food 4. Drink 5. Canned and processed fruits. manufacturers, exporters, business operators, raw material suppliers,
As for this year projection, Thai food product exports are speculated as well as logistics operators to strictly comply with the standard
to grow 7.1 percent, fetching THB 1,050,000 million, mainly driven by guidelines,” affirmed Mr. Somdet.
the surging demand for products in the global market with economic To ensure safety, business operators and suppliers related to
prospects following the COVID-19 rollout in many countries. Also, the ingredient shipping from ships and piers must strictly adhere to the
rising prices of agricultural and food products, especially chicken following practices.
products, sugar, cassava and pineapple products, complemented with
the compliance of COVID-19 Prevention Measure in food export would
contribute to this anticipated growth.

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