Fresh Food

Vegetables in Thailand saw a notable and sustained increase in unit prices throughout 2022 and 2023, primarily attributed to the combined impact of drought and severe flooding. Drought conditions have resulted in reduced water availability for…

Hikes in production costs have pushed up prices of sugar and sweeteners in Thailand. Retail prices rose throughout 2023, continuing a trend that began at the outbreak of COVID-19. Thailand's farmers and agricultural producers were threatened by the…

The unit prices of starchy roots increased significantly throughout 2022 and 2023 due to constant rises in the costs of production and unfavourable weather conditions throughout the year. Like other fresh food categories, the farming and production…

The price of soybeans has seen a continuous surge since 2020 in response to persistently rising demand, with domestic output declining during the latter years of the review period. The retail consumption of soybeans and other soybean byproducts, such…

The price of coconuts continued to fall in 2023, with domestic demand yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. Coconuts, as well as foods and beverages with coconuts as an ingredient, are popular among both local consumers and tourists. With the…

As the pandemic and its impact on lifestyles continued to recede 2023, with local consumers resuming pre-coronavirus patterns and habits, meat consumption rose considerably, with beef benefitting from increased consumer spending on dining out and the…

As seen in other fresh food categories, fruits in Thailand has been subject to steep surges in unit prices in response to rising production costs and unpredictable fluctuations in weather conditions. The war in Ukraine has disrupted the supply chain…

In 2023 fresh food consumption in Thailand saw an uptick, with several foods benefitting considerably from amplified focus on protein consumption as well as from broader health and wellness trends. Rising awareness of the importance of healthy habits…

2023 saw unit prices in fish and seafood in Thailand rise substantially, thanks mainly to persistent price hikes in fuel and energy. As these costs kept climbing, they directly impacted fishing operations, processing, transportation and storage, and…

Overall egg consumption in Thailand continued along its upward trajectory in 2023. Recognising the nutritional benefits of eggs, the government has been actively promoting egg consumption among the local population. The Ministry of Public Health has…

Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…

The report provides a global overview of production, consumption and prices of rice. After a relatively stable 2021, the rice market is registering uncertainty in 2022. China and India remained the key producers of the commodity, however, extreme…