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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.

MY2019/20 cotton imports are expected to decrease in line with decreased yarn production.

MY2019/20 rice production is revised down further due to ineffective control of the outbreaks of blast disease on the main rice crop and limited water supplies for off-season rice plantings.

Rice export prices declined approximately 1 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht.

Export prices for most grades of rice remain unchanged, except for fragrant rice, which declined approximately 3 to 4 percent.

The new 20-year AEDP (2018 – 2037), which was approved by the Cabinet on April 30, 2019, is likely to lower the biofuel consumption target.

Update on latest moves by the relevant government agencies and affected stakeholders after the National Hazardous Substance Committee (NHSC) determined to ban three active ingredients....

Rice export prices are virtually unchanged as reduced domestic prices are offset by the strengthening of the Thai baht.

MY2019/20 rice production is revised down as the main rice crop was affected by flooding. Rice exports are revised down further due to strong competition in low-quality rice markets.

Rice export prices remain unchanged, except for fragrant rice prices which declined significantly as supplies of the new rice crop began entering the market.