The mission generated immediate purchase orders worth US$12.2 million (378.6 million baht) from six US importers, with total orders expected to rise to $123.8 million within a year. Key products ordered included canned sardines, canned tuna, jasmine rice and chilli oil. The importers also expressed interest in expanding purchases to other items, such as additional canned seafood, canned fruits, dried fruits, aged rice, broken rice and parboiled rice. "Greater access for Thai food products not only meets US consumer demand but also reinforces cooperation between Thailand and the United States in food security," she said. In the US market, it imports grains and processed food products from Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, Pakistan, Ecuador, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and India.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2026 02:18 UTC