In August, the top five agricultural exports from Thailand all showed satisfactory growth. The leading agricultural exports included:
– Chilled and frozen fresh fruits valued at $604 million, a 21% increase
– Rice, $562 million (41%)
– Rubber, $497 million (9%)
– Chicken, $392 million (6%)
– Cassava products, $260 million (2%)
Given the favourable outlook for Thai agricultural exports, there are increased opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs to expand sales to international markets, fully leveraging FTAs, Chotima said.
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In August, the top five agricultural exports from Thailand all showed satisfactory growth. The leading agricultural exports included:
– Chilled and frozen fresh fruits valued at $604 million, a 21% increase
– Rice, $562 million (41%)
– Rubber, $497 million (9%)
– Chicken, $392 million (6%)
– Cassava products, $260 million (2%)
Given the favourable outlook for Thai agricultural exports, there are increased opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs to expand sales to international markets, fully leveraging FTAs, Chotima said.
Currently, 18 FTA partner countries have reduced or eliminated customs duties on most agricultural products exported from Thailand.
They include:
Rubber: 16 countries no longer impose import duties, except China and India
Cassava products: 15 countries no longer impose import duties, except Japan, South Korea, and India
Processed chicken: 14…