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Trade Talk with the Director of the Thai Trade Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Trade between Thailand and Saudi Arabia has increased by over 20% after restoring diplomatic relations in 2022.
Saudi Arabia requires raw materials and industrial products from Thailand due to its remarkable economic and social advancements.
Thailand plans to introduce new products to the Saudi market through the signing of MOUs, the establishment of the Thai-Saudi Business Council, and the showcase of Thai products in Saudi exhibitions.

Following the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022, trade between the two nations has seen a significant upswing. Thailand's exports to Saudi Arabia surged by over 20% last year. The Director of the Thai Trade Office in Jeddah, Apichat Prasertsud, shed light on this economic progress.

admin2023-05-19T15:01:59+07:00Tags: DITP, Export, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Trade|

World market trends favour more eco-friendly, safe and innovative toys.
Blue Ribbon wooden toys are designed to promote children's development and be sustainable.
Joining trade exhibitions is a good way to increase sales and follow market trends.

A recent report by the DITP’s office in the US shows that demand for eco-friendly and recyclable toys is on the rise.

Exports of Thai toys will grow by 10% in 2023, the equivalent of US$300 million, according to forecasts by the Thai Toys and Children Products Trade Association. It foresees that eco-friendly and safe toys are new trends among parents and schools, as the world moves toward sustainability and innovation.

admin2023-05-08T16:45:34+07:00Tags: DITP, Export, Thailand, Toy, Trade|

Viya Crab stems from a family business that started selling fresh seafood at markets.
Now the company exports quality canned seafood internationally under the Siam Crab brand.
Online marketing has seen an increase in sales domestically through Facebook Fanpage.

“When talking about crabs, many foreigners would say that Thai crabs are the most delicious,” says Madina Laojaroen, Deputy Managing Director of Viya Crab. “As Thai products are considered premium by international customers, we named our brand Siam Crab to communicate that they come from Thailand.”

admin2023-05-03T07:52:55+07:00Tags: Crab, Export, Halal Food, Seafood, Thai Food, Thainess|

Mud More Value converts waste from dairy farms to create added value designs.
The company believes in creating fabrics using circular economy and sustainability.
It is now prepared to penetrate international markets.

Developed from local wisdom, Mud More Value fabric products can respond to the current emerging BCG circular economy trend. The brand uses cow manure from an organic dairy farm to dye fabrics, thus creating eco-community products that provide natural colours in unique earthen tones.

admin2023-04-17T11:36:59+07:00Tags: BCG, DITP, Export, Fashion, Thailand, Trade|

Promoting Thai Premium Rice in Canada

- Canada is a vital market for Thai premium-grade rice.
- Thai Trade Center promoting Thai rice through “Think Rice, Think Thailand” campaign.
- Thai business should focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles.

As the fourth largest importer of Thai Hom Mali rice, Canada is an important market for Thai rice exports.

According to Wiwan Srirubsukha, Consul Commercial and Director of the Thai Trade Center Toronto, Canada imports more than 400,000 tonnes of rice each year, of which 20% is from Thailand, following the US (51%). More than 75% of Thai rice exported to Canada is either Hom Mali or premium rice.

admin2023-04-13T12:05:11+07:00Tags: Canada, DITP, ESG, Export, Soft Power, Thai Rice, Thailand|

Pennii Premium Popcorn Created with Care

- Pennii Premium Popcorn was born from creator’s love of cooking.
- All of the ingredients are carefully selected and healthy.
- Company has attended DITP events to reach a wider market.

“I always love to cook and bake,” says Pornpimol Pakkhem, Chair of Pennin Penny Patisserie. “I attended Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School, but soon realised that baked goods and desserts have a short shelf life, so I thought popcorn might be the solution because it can last longer and is easy to ship. That’s when I started Pennii Premium Popcorn.”

admin2023-04-13T12:02:05+07:00Tags: DITP, Export, Food, Popcorn, ThaiFEX, Thailand|

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