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Thailand's beef market offers significant growth potential for U.S. beef exports, particularly in the frozen beef segment. U.S. frozen boneless beef has grown by 24% from 2018 to 2023, reaching a total export volume of 1,083 tons in 2023.

All grades of Thai rice have experienced downward pressure on both domestic farm-gate and export prices.

In 2025, the food and dining landscape is evolving with key trends like preserved foods, sustainability, zero-waste cooking, and high-end groceries. Consumers are drawn to long-lasting, shelf-stable foods and eco-friendly practices.

Export prices were virtually unchanged while traders are awaiting the new tenders for 3.8 million metric tons on July 25.

Export prices declined around one percent in anticipation of large sales of government stocks in the new tenders for 3.8 million metric tons on July 25.

Export prices increased 2 to 5 percent due to tight domestic supplies of white rice paddy and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

The sowing of the MY2016/17 main-rice crop is progressing slowly due to limited irrigated water supplies.