Thailand: Food Processing Ingredients
Thailand is one of the world’s leading agricultural suppliers, primarily due to its well-developed food processing sector. The country has one of the most advanced food processing industries in Southeast Asia, which enables Thailand to export value-added products to international markets. The food industry is the country’s third largest industry, contributing 23 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, meat, cassava products and canned pineapple. According to the National Food Institute, Thai exports will grow by 8.7 percent in 2018 to total U.S. $36 billion in 2018.
