Food Industry in Thailand

Food Industry in Thailand

Kitchen of the World
Export Items Total Food Fisheries Shrimp Tuna Other canned fish Frozen fish Cuttlefish Others Cereal Rice Others Livestock Chicken, Prepared/ Preserved Chicken Others Fruit Pineapple (Canned/ Preserved) Pineapple Juice Mango Others Vegetable Sweet Corn (Canned) Baby corn (Fresh/Canned) Others Others Food Sugar Non-Alcoholic Beverage Seasoning Palm oil Tapioca (Flour/ starch) Tapioca (Pellet/ chip) Feed Petfood Others

Thailand has become one of the worlds largest and most advanced producers and exporters of processed food products. Its deep agricultural traditions and abundance of natural resources, combined with significant investments in international quality standards, technology, and food safety R&D, have helped to make Thailand the sole net food exporter in Asia. In 2010, Thailands export-oriented food industry generated $27 billion - an increase of 30% from 2007. Thailand consistently ranks as not only a major food producer regionally, but worldwide. Thailand dominates a number of food export sectors, ranking first in the world in 2010 for rice, cassava and tapioca, canned pineapples and seafood products.

Fishery Products
In 2010, fishery exports increased by 14% by value from 2007, largely driven by increased demand from the major US and EU markets. The 2010 merger of a Thai company and EU distributor of canned tuna fish resulted in a Thai takeover of distribution in the European Union. Demand was boosted in the U.S. as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico took a toll on the fishing industry there.

Rice
In 2010, Thailand exported 9 million tons of rice valued at US$ 6 billion - a 41% increase from 2007. To retain its competitiveness in the industry, companies are allocating additional resources to R&D in the areas of diseaseresistant rice cultivars and yield improvements. New products are being developed to diversify into areas such as organic rice, vitamin-fortified rice, and frozen rice dishes. Chemical-free rice in particular is growing in popularity as consumers are growing increasingly healthconscious.

Thailands Exported Food Products, 2007-2010

2007 Metric Ton Million US$ 28,567,720 $ 20,585 1,674,359 $ 6,402 355,219 $ 2,722 468,144 $ 1,597 185,800 431,616 93,539 140,040 9,495,669 9,289,395 206,274 618,479 330,153 288,327 1,910,020 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 499 636 518 431 4,042 3,978 64 1,474 1,330 144 1,778 544 2008 Metric Ton Million US$ 29,035,481 $ 25,935 1,672,737 $ 7,139 358,928 $ 2,807 506,097 $ 2,152 193,761 $ 408,117 81,778 124,056 10,376,414 10,218,286 158,128 858,584 555 $ 781 $ 449 $ 396 $ 6,830 $ 6,775 $ 54 $ 2,119 2009 Metric Ton Million US$ 28,767,703 $ 25,140 1,652,205 $ 7,004 398,894 $ 3,114 534,878 $ 1,915 182,770 $ 343,833 78,400 113,430 8,677,883 8,638,842 39,042 782,067 560 $ 670 $ 400 $ 344 $ 5,757 $ 5,741 $ 16 $ 2,016 2010 Metric Ton Million US$ 28,368,985 $ 26,755 1,729,549 $ 7,321 427,581 $ 3,365 588,727 $ 1,981 190,681 $ 325,476 73,638 123,447 8,983,099 8,939,630 43,469 636,067 560 $ 643 $ 413 $ 359 $ 5,625 $ 5,606 $ 19 $ 2,073

$ $ $

400,057 $ 1,922 458,527 $ 198 2,016,352 $ 2,014 650,783 $ 152,793 36,333 1,176,443 491,487 683

388,931 $ 1,798 393,136 $ 217 2,148,655 $ 2,044 539,297 $ 151,396 45,343 1,412,619 451,410 554

427,610 $ 1,853 208,457 $ 219 2,055,885 $ 2,117 550,018 $ 139,877 42,987 1,323,003 465,634 552

601,432 $

135,753 $ 142 29,684 $ 38 1,143,151 $ 1,598 485,044 $ 562 159,148 $ 53,413 $ 272,483 $ 162 54 346

$ 183 $ 48 $ 1,100 $ 550 173 52 325

$ 217 $ 53 $ 1,218 $ 548 182 49 316

$ 220 $ 50 $ 1,295 $ 544 182 49 313

172,872 $ 48,615 $ 270,000 $

170,179 $ 44,523 $ 236,708 $

182,821 $ 45,587 $ 237,227 $

14,384,149 $ 6,328 4,435,672 $ 1,462 249,187 $ 166,861 $ 401,753 $ 1,496,338 $ 4,488,390 $ 198 270 329 478 634

13,619,908 $ 7,283 5,011,802 $ 1,588 425,723 $ 177,128 $ 498,115 $ 1,286,513 $ 2,851,433 $ 240 328 551 511 524

15,055,482 $ 7,773 5,052,570 $ 2,053 355,476 $ 195,097 $ 185,823 $ 1,817,735 $ 4,357,028 $ 307 388 157 566 682

14,498,751 $ 9,075 4,500,969 $ 2,311 400,444 $ 222,151 $ 222,000 $ 1,764,107 $ 4,273,225 $ 409 432 218 836 866

807,681 $ 318 233,522 $ 522 2,104,746 $ 2,117

695,028 $ 289 268,687 $ 651 2,405,478 $ 2,601

796,044 $ 274 242,483 $ 609 2,053,227 $ 2,738

988,775 $ 417 275,040 $ 658 1,852,040 $ 2,927

Source: National Food Institute

Livestock Products
In 2010, meat exports grew 41% by value from 2007. Demand was driven by the EU allocating higher quotas for imported poultry, a robust Japanese market, and growing acceptance of Thai food production standards in the Middle East.

Fruit and Vegetable Products

Fruit and Vegetable Products increased 16% by value from 2007 to 1010, following an increase in demand from the European and Russian markets. Especially, pineapple juice exports increased 56% in the same period.

Sugar
From 2007 to 2010, the value of sugar exports increased 58% on higher sugar prices caused by a drought and ensuing shortage in India in 2010.

Thailands Top 10 Food Export Markets, 2010

Source: National Food Institute

Thailands food exports to the rest of the world are balanced between major regions. The US was Thailands largest market with 15% of total food exports by value, followed by Japan with 14%. Regional neighbors China and Indonesia took another 7% and 4%, respectively. Thailands top market in Europe was the UK with 4% of total food exports.

Seasonings and Ingredients

Thailands tropical climate and famously complex cuisine makes the country a natural base from which to both procure raw materials and harness local skills to produce seasonings, flavorings and other additives. Additionally, Thailands long growing seasons and abundant natural raw materials make seasonings and ingredient production price competitive. In 2010, Thailands total food ingredients export value was US$ 407 million. Instant curry showed the highest value Thai Exports of Food Ingredients, of export at US$ 40 2010 million, followed by chili sauce (US$ 38 million), fish sauce (US$ 37 million), oyster sauce (US$ 18 million), soya sauce (US$ 15 million) and tomato sauces (US$ 5 million). A d d i ti o n a l ly, s oya sauce showed a noticeable annual growth in 2010 of 2 5 % , fo l lo w e d b y chili sauce (23%) and Source: Thai Food Processors Association instant curry (21%).

When Fresh Produce Meets Technology

Thailands abundance of natural resources is central to its comparative advantage in the food processing industry, as more than 80% of the raw materials used by the countrys food industry are sourced locally at low prices. Thailand will maintain its position as a world leader in the food processing industry by drawing on this natural wealth and leveraging new technologies and improved standards in efficiency, production, safety, and hygiene. Government and industry initiatives have helped Thailands processed food industry upgrade its procedures and technologies so that its products meet international quality and sanitation standards and are better able to compete on a global basis. These initiatives have been so successful that processed food exports now exceed primary agricultural exports. The processed food industry is boosted abroad by the development of ready-to-cook products targeted at developed economies such as Japan and the European Union (EU) and an effort by the government and industry to promote higher quality and sanitation standards. Domestic growth of the industry is driven by increased consumption of processed foods as incomes continue to rise. Thai food processors are developing new frozen food products to keep up with shifting domestic consumption preferences. In 2010, Thailand exported 397,022 tons of RTE food and food ingredients valued at US$ 822 million - a 17.4% increase over the previous year. Thai RTE food is gaining popularity overseas as other countries grow accustomed to Thai quality, nutrition, and tastes. Additionally, sauces and curries are experiencing particular success in overseas markets. Between 2009 and 2010, growth reached 20% annually with a total value of US$ 407 million. Major export markets currently include the U.S., Japan, the E.U., and Australia.

Dole Food Company has operated a growing processed fruit business in Thailand for over 35 years. We currently operate three manufacturing facilities and employee more than 8,000 associates. Dole has invested several million dollars over the past few years to upgrade and expand our production facilities in Thailand. The policies of the Thai government and the incentives offered by the BOI have been beneficial to us as investors and have helped to ensure that we earn a reasonable rate of return on our investments in the Kingdom.
-Mark Mc Kinney, President of Dole-

Though most processed food products are for export purposes, domestic consumption of processed food is growing due to lifestyle changes, led by an increasing demand for convenient food options. In 2010, domestic demand for ready meals, dried, chilled and frozen processed food grew 13%, 15%, 11%, and 10%, respectively. These processed food products are available in a wide variety of venues, most notably those of the following major Thai supermarkets: Tesco, Makro, The Mall Group, Big C, Foodland, and Tops. Presently, the Thai food processing industry is comprised of over 10,000 food processing companies. Major Thai and multinational industry leaders include: Nestle, Saha Pathana Inter Holding Ltd, Patum Rice Mill & Granary, Royal Friesland Foods NV, Unilever Group, Thai Union, Dole Thailand, Charoen Pokphand Group, Betagro, Saha Farms, Thai Beverage PLC, Kelloggs, Kraft, PepsiCo, Del Monte, Procter & Gamble, Ajinomoto and Ef-fem food.

Trends
National Food Institute (NFI) has made the following growth projections for Thailands food industry in 2011: Total food industry exports are projected to rise another 6.5% by value to US$ 28.5 billion, fueled by global economic recovery, irregular global weather patterns recovering demand from post-disaster Japan, and growth of major markets such ASEAN, the EU, Africa and the Middle East. Livestock value of exports will grow 9%, receiving the benefits of certification from the EU and Egypt for frozen and chilled chicken, which would allow producers to export frozen chickens for the first time since bird flu concerns arose in 2004. Fishery exports are projected to grow 3% on lower import duties for distribution in Europe and a drop in productivity in the Gulf of Mexico region. Fruit and vegetable value of exports is expected to rise 18%. Sugar exports are forecasted to jump 17% in the coming year.

Halal: Emerging Halal Centre

Halal food products must adhere to strict Islamic dietary guidelines. Muslims cannot consume pork, other animals not slaughtered properly, birds of prey, blood products, or alcohol. In Thailand, the Central Islamic Committee sets high standards for the accreditation of halal food companies. Thai halal products are processed in accordance with the committees Standard B.E. 2544 regulations, which cover production facilities, raw materials, products, storage, employees, transport and distribution.

Estimates of the global halal food market in 2010 range from US$635 billion to US$1 trillion, with Thailand said to own a 5.6% share as the worlds fifth-biggest producer. Thailand ranks first for halal exports among the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Through overall market expansion and the continual launch of new products, experts predict that Thailands exports of halal food should grow by at least 10% annually through 2014. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt right now are the main markets for Thai- made halal food products. Boasting the worlds largest Muslim population, Indonesia is a particularly attractive market. With 30 million Muslims, China looms as one potentially lucrative market for Thai halal products. Apart from China, Thai halal entrepreneurs also aim to cultivate business opportunities in Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. To strengthen the sector, the Thai government has laid out a broad scope of strategies. The five southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Satun and Songkhla are emphasized as likely main bases, with halal livestock products given substantial attention under the development policies. Thailand is also stepping up cooperative activities with countries in the region such as Indonesia and Malaysia that are significant halal centers.

Thailand has abundant raw materials for Halal food production. This has supported the establishment of over 2,000 food processing facilities with more than 35,000 Halal-certified products.
-Khathawut Lohmud, Head of Academics, Department of Halal Affairs, The Central Islamic Committee of Thailand-

Food Safety and Food Standards

Adherence to quality and hygiene standards is critical for global competitiveness in the food processing industry. Thailand has a number of authorized food safety certifying agencies, including the Department of Medical Science, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Fisheries, and the Department of Livestock. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures product safety by issuing manufacturing licenses, labeling food products, conducting pre- and post-marketing control, and enforcing adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP certification is mandatory for manufacturers and importers of 54 different food product types. The National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) certifies the standards applied to agricultural commodities and food products. ACFS standards include Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), as well as other, standards regarding pesticide residues and diagnostic testing for foot and mouth disease and bovine tuberculosis. Processed food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are regulated through the Ministry of Public Healths Manual for Labeling Procedures. Thai standards are drawn from and adhere to international standards such as Codex, OIE Standards and the International Plant Protection Convention. Quality assurance systems such as GMP, Total Quality Management (TQM), HACCP, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are mandatory

for certain products, including canned foods. All of the standards Thailand uses to regulate its food industry have been accepted by the members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is accelerating its standards and certification project to ensure that Thailands food industry meets accepted international standards. The National Food Institute (NFI), as part of the team responsible for Food Safety Management in Thailand, promotes food safety by helping entrepreneurs produce products to international standards. It provides the following services: Consultancy services in the implementation of GMP/HACCP/ ISO 9000/ISO14000/ ISO/IEC 17025 and Clean Technology Systems Risk Assessment studies; Dissemination of information related to food safety regulatory laws and standards; and Chemical and microbiological testing of food samples to ensure that products destined for commercial distribution are up to international regulatory standards.

Opportunities
Asia as a whole contains tremendous opportunity for food processors. Food demand in South and Southeast Asia will experience tremendous growth as populations and incomes expand. According to the World Bank, American consumers generally spend less than 10% of their income on food, while food composes up to 50% of Asian consumers expenditures.

Ready-to-eat food
Domestic demand for processed food goods is showing considerable growth; between 2005 and 2010 sales of ready-toeat processed meals in Thailand grew 105%, reaching US$ 122 million. As lifestyles continue to change, convenient and readyto-eat processed food products will be increasingly popular. Additionally, Thailands sizeable tourism industry, which attracts over 14 million tourists per annum, will sustain further growth amongst the countrys food processing industry. These tourists bring with them not only money to spend, but also a demand for imported food products. Demand abroad is growing, too. Food processors located in Thailand have access to the ASEAN market of over half a billion people. According to the terms of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA), relevant tariff and non-tariff barriers amongst members were eliminated or drastically reduced in 2010. Furthermore, the new Bangkok International Airport, which started operating as a hub of Asia in 2006, has proven an effective air freight transport hub for perishable products.

Snacks
Demand for a number of specific snack products has increased in recent years in Thailand including breakfast cereals, bread, spreads, and extruded snacks, such as rice crackers and noodles. Thailands market for sweet and savory snacks is expected to grow 7% per year to reach US$ 1 billion in 2015. By 2010, sales of potato chips surpassed US$ 198 million, and extruded snacks as a whole reached US$ 244 million on 4.5% growth from the previous year.

Health food
Expanding access to nutritional information has heightened consumer health-consciousness and increased the demand for healthy products. The health food market in Thailand - particularly tortilla chips, nuts, fruit snacks, products without MSG or preservatives, soy, low-fat or -calorie foods, vegetarian foods, and foods with all-natural ingredients - is expected to increase rapidly. Euromonitor International projects average annual growth of 7.6% to 2014 for better-for-you packaged food and 6.1% for naturally healthy packaged foods. Thailand is already in a strong position within this industry sub-sector.

Food Machinery and Equipment

Opportunities abound not only within the food processing industry itself, but also in supporting industries, which include food processing and packaging equipment. Thai processors have demonstrated a willingness to upgrade equipment to keep pace with growing demand and maintain the countrys competitiveness in the food processing and packaging sector. In particular, the introduction of the GMP standard for the food safety equipment in 2003 brought a notable increase in the volume of GMP-level equipment purchased by Thailandbased firms. The Thai market for food processing and packaging equipment has grown an average of 20% annually since 1999. Imports of food processing and packaging equipment are large at US$ 2.08 billion in 2010. The majority of this equipment, which is largely machines used in the processing of dairy, meat and poultry, fishery, fruit and vegetable products, is imported from Germany (38%), Japan (16%), China (12%), the US (10%) and Italy (11%).

Other Opportunities
Opportunities for investment also exist in the following areas: Plant propagation and development Hydroponics cultivation Forestry plantation Manufacture of biological fertilizers, organic fertilizers or soil conditioner Animal breeding or Animal husbandry Manufacture of animal feed or mixes for animal feed Crop drying and silo facilities Deep sea fishery Slaughtering Tanneries, leather finishing, or fur dressing Manufacture or preservation of food or food ingredients, using modern technology Manufacture of oil or fat from plants or animals Manufacture of flour or starch made from plants, dextrin or modified starch Grading, packaging and storage of plants, vegetables, fruits or flowers, using modern technology Manufacture of products from herbs Manufacture of natural rubber products Manufacture of products from agricultural by-products or waste Manufacture of alcohol or fuel from agricultural products, including scrap, garbage and/or waste Cold storage and cold storage transportation Trading centers for agriculture goods Farm management

Jelly Bellys primary reason for investing in Thailand is the availability of raw materials, including GMO-free products. Additionally, Thailand has competitive labor costs and a central geographic position in Southeast Asia.
- Herman G. Rowland Jr., Managing Director of Jelly Belly Candy Company (Thailand) Ltd.-

Why Thailand

Thailand offers a number of outstanding advantages for food processors. These include:

Competitive workforce: According to Thai National Food Institute, Thailands food industry provides employment to approximately 800,000 people. Thailand not only boasts relatively low labor costs, but also has an exceptionally well-educated workforce. There are many institutes to ensure that Thailands labor force will be able to meet the demands and skills required of the continually expanding food processing industry. These include:
The Food Engineering Practice School (FEPS): -- The Food Engineering Practice School program at King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is the forerunner of the growing trend of the private sector utilizing research and development potential of universities. -- The aim is to meet the large demand for qualified food engineers in the fast-growing food and agro-processing industries of the country. Food Engineering Program: -- Food Engineering Program, Department of Food Science and Technology at Kasetsart Universitys aims are to develop human resources specializing in advanced food process engineering, and to expand and transfer knowledge to the industry and government for continuous improvement of the safety quality and value of food products. Biotechnology Graduate Program: -- Biotechnology Graduate Program at Mahidol University is aimed at training students as research scientists capable of carrying out independent work in academic and industrial settings. The program provides a wide range of expertise specializing in the areas of Agricultural Biotechnology; Food Biotechnology; Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering; and, Molecular and Medical Biotechnology.

Strong Business Climate: Thailands economy is one of the

fastest growing in Asia. In 2010, the World Bank indicated that Thailand was ranked 19th in the world and 6th in Asia in terms of ease of doing business.

Hub of Asia: The reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers articulated in free trade agreements between Thailand and India, China, Japan, Australia and ASEAN extends trade opportunities with neighboring countries. Thailand stands out amongst neighboring countries because of its bilateral and multilateral collaboration, excellent infrastructure, abundance of raw materials, skilled work force, government support, central location within ASEAN and proximity to India and China. Excellent logistics systems: Thailand boasts world-class
infrastructure, including state-of-the-art ports, airports and communication facilities. Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Laem Chabang Deep Seaport offer manufacturers the transportation foundation they need for their export operations, while the 225 km of inter-city motorways - currently in expansion - linking Bangkok to other regions of the Kingdom allow for efficient transport within the country itself. In addition, the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) economic corridor linking Thailand with neighboring countries in the Mekong River basin, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and Yunnan Province of China, will promote development and integration within GMS.

Thailand is a strategic hub of food production for both Asia and the rest of the world due to its biodiversity and natural agricultural productivity. Entrepreneurs in Thailands agriculture and food processing industries continue to strive to introduce new technologies. In addition, the Thai Government has introduced policies which support food production at high standards of safety and quality. Thailand has both the high potential and the key fundamentals to become a major production base and distribution center for world food production, as well as an attractive destination for international investors.
-Dr. Petch Chinabutr, President of NFI-

Developed Network of Supporting Organizations

Government and organizations supporting the growth and competitiveness of the food processing industry in Thailand include:

The National Food Institute (NFI)

The Technological Services Department assists processors in the implementation of GMP or HACCP safety systems in food production. The Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA) cooperates with the NFI to develop processed food production and agro-food human resources.

The Halal Standard Institute of Thailand helps ensure

that the development and certification of Halal food standards complies with the provisions of the Islamic Religion and correspond to international standards so that it is trusted and accepted by local and international public, food producers and consumers which will therefore promote and increase the competitiveness of the countrys Halal food industry and to protect Islamic consumers locally.

focuses on the following mission: Establishing of Halal laboratories fully equipped with modern and high standard analytical and preparative scientific devices. Providing analytical services for detection of any contaminations against Islamic law (Haram and Najis) in raw materials, and finished products supplied for Halal Food market Conducting Research and development on new methodologies, product innovation as well as reagent kits exploitable for Halal food verification. Preparing lists of chemicals, raw materials and products as to accommodate Halal food manufacturers and consumers. Institute of Food Research and Product Development (IFRPD) performs research on food science and technology to assist food industries by providing relevant information to social and academic offices and communities. KU Food Innovation Research and Services in Thailand (KUFIRST) focuses on increasing the competitiveness of the Thai food industry in the world market through the development of food safety mechanisms Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit aims to support the industrial sectors by: conducting R&D on cassava starch properties, processing, modification and industrial applications; coordinating technology between producers and users; and aiding the transfer of technology and supporting technical services.

The Halal Science Centre, Chulalongkorn University (CU)

Kasetsart University (KU)

The Food Processing Industry Club has 227 members in

12 sub-sectors: beverages; spice and seasoning; tea, coffee and cocoa; sugar and deserts, milk and dairy products; oil and edible fats; meat and poultry; flour and flour products; fishery product; fresh and processed vegetables and fruit; feed, and other specialty foods. Tuna Processors Group Seafood Processors Group Pineapple Processors Group Fruit & Vegetable Processors Group Sweet Corn Processors Group Food Ingredient and Ready-to-eat Processors Group

Thai Food Processors Association:

Board of Investment (BOI) Incentives

Thailand Board of Investment offers a wide range of fiscal and non-tax incentives for investments based on location. Tax-based incentives include exemption or reduction of import duties on machinery and raw materials, and corporate income tax exemptions and reductions. Non-tax incentives include permission to bring in foreign workers, own land and take or remit foreign currency abroad. Several activities, including manufacture or preservation of food or food ingredients, plant propagation and development, hydroponics cultivation, and manufacture of flour or starch made from plants, dextrin or modified starch have been classified as priority activities. As such, projects receive an eight-year corporate income tax exemption and are exempt from import duties on machinery, regardless of location. In addition, projects are eligible to receive other relevant location-based incentives.

For further information:

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI): www.boi.go.th Thai National Food Institute: www.nfi.or.th The Halal Standard Institute of Thailand: www.halal.or.th/en/main/index.php The Halal Science Centre, Chulalongkorn University (CU): www.halalscience.org/en/main2011/index.php The Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.moph.go.th/enginfo.htm The Food Processing Industry Club: www.fti.or.th/FTI%20Project/GroupCallEng.aspx Thai Food Processors Association: www.thaifood.org/Thai_Food_Processors_Association.htm

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