USDA trade mission to expand exports in Thailand, Southeast AsiaUSDA trade mission to expand exports in Thailand, Southeast Asia

U.S. is the fifth-largest supplier of agricultural products to Thailand.

USDA

January 27, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will spearhead a trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 3-6, 2025, to expand agricultural exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia. The mission includes nearly 40 agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.

“Our farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses are the backbone of American agriculture,” said Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Patrick Packnett, who will lead the mission. “This mission is not just about boosting exports; it is about creating enduring partnerships that benefit American farmers and meet the growing demand of Southeast Asian consumers for high-quality, U.S.-grown products.”

In 2023, the U.S. exported $1.2 billion in agricultural products to Thailand, making it the country’s fifth-largest supplier. While bulk commodities dominate current exports, Thailand’s expanding middle class and growing demand for imported goods create strong opportunities for U.S. consumer-oriented products. With a population of 70 million and real gross domestic product projected to rise 2.6% in 2024, the region offers significant growth potential.

During the trade mission, U.S. agribusiness representatives will participate in business-to-business meetings with importers from both Thailand and Burma and will learn about local market conditions through site visits and briefings by USDA staff and other regional trade experts.

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In addition to representatives from the following businesses and organizations, Packnett will be joined by North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and officials from the Idaho, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin departments of agriculture.

  1. ADM Asia Pacific Trading – Decatur, Ill.

  2. Ag World Int’l Corp., Bloomington, Ill.

  3. Agrifred Exports US, Murray, Iowa

  4. American Egg Board, Chicago, Ill.

  5. American Peanut Council, Alexandria, Va.

  6. Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, Seattle, Wash.

  7. Carter International, Panama City Beach, Fla.

  8. CAS InterGlobal, Pleasanton, Calif.

  9. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.

  10. Flying Horse Services Inc., Arcadia, Calif.

  11. Globex, New York, N.Y.

  12. Grassland Dairy Products Inc, Greenwood, Wis.

  13. Herr Foods Inc., Nottingham, Pa.

  14. Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), Billings, Mont.

  15. Kizable, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

  16. Lead (USA) Global Group LLC, Monterey Park, Calif.

  17. Moyen (Love Angela M Reference Lab), San Bernardino, Calif.

  18. Olam Food Ingredients, Chicago, Ill,

  19. Pacific Cheese Co. Inc., Hayward, Calif.

  20. PacRim Wine & Spirits, San Rafael, Calif.

  21. Parker-Migliorini International LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah

  22. PIC Inc., Hendersonville, Tenn.

  23. Premium Peanut, Douglas, Ga.

  24. Raisin Administrative Committee, Fresno, Calif.

  25. Rivermaid Trading Co., Lodi, Calif.

  26. Schreiber Foods, Green Bay, Wis.

  27. Scott Brothers Dairy, Chino, Calif.

  28. Secret Creamery, Las Vegas, Nev.

  29. Simplot Animal Sciences, Emmett, Ida.

  30. SMART Reproduction, Jonesboro, Ark.

  31. Space Enterprises LLC, The Woodlands, Texas

  32. Trex Crop Inc., Burlingame, Calif.

  33. Trident Seafoods Corp., Seattle, Wash.

  34. U.S. Grains Council, Washington, D.C.

  35. U.S. International Foods, St. Louis, Mo.

  36. U.S. Meat Export Federation Inc., Denver, Colo.

  37. United Dairy Ingredients Group LLC, Monterey Park, Calif.

  38. Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Yakima, Wash.

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For more information about this and other USDA trade missions, visit https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.  

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