Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Revealed after presiding over the opening of a business matching project for fresh fruit, processed products, and other agricultural products to support trade protectionist measures. This is the proactive work of the commercial team to find future markets for Thai agricultural products. Invite major exporters-importers from around the world, more than 19 countries, to negotiate product sales in advance before the produce releases to provide Thai fruits with good prices throughout the season. and create awareness of Thai agricultural products At the event were Mr. Keerati Ratchano, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Phusit Rattanakul Serererngrit. Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion Ministry of Commerce executives Representatives of government and private agencies participated. at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok
Mr. Phumtham said that this project began with agricultural products that were in large quantities, sometimes overflowing the market. Producing a lot of fruit is not a bad thing, the problem lies in management. We must manage our produce for the greatest benefit to the nation, fruit producers, and both Thai and foreign consumers. This event received great attention from foreign businessmen and Thai exporters. There is integration of government agencies. Ministry of Commerce Department of International Trade Promotion Provincial Commerce, commercial ambassadors, farmers and exporters have joined together to make trade agreements in as many as 5 pairs today, creating a value of more than 2,000 million baht.
And there is also integration between digital content products such as character products and agricultural products. To add value and expand the market for products In the future, we will see more character products on processed agricultural products. which we will aim to reduce the burden Facilitate and create opportunities for entrepreneurs The Prime Minister has given a policy that Which laws are obstacles to facilitate the private sector? Because the private sector is the vanguard, making money for the country and not abandoning anyone. Give importance to small people The big, strong people helped each other to lift up the small middle man. This will be carried out in accordance with new world trade rules that require knowing the origin of goods. Promote sustainability And the Ministry of Commerce is ready to be by your side and encourage you to be strong and continue to make money for the country.
“Ministry of Commerce By the Department of International Trade Promotion There are plans to organize activities to accelerate the export of fresh fruits. processing and other agricultural products, totaling more than 35 projects both domestically and abroad to maintain the existing market strong Expanding new markets for Thai entrepreneurs and create opportunities to sell more products in a concrete way,” Mr. Phumtham said.
Mr. Phusit Rattanakul Serererngrit Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion stated that the department has implemented the policy of the Deputy Prime Minister. It is a commercial team together with the Department of Internal Trade. Provincial Commercial Office Fully integrated work The fresh and processed fruit export market in 2023 is worth more than 300,000 million baht and in 2024 it is expected that the export of fresh and processed fruit will There will be a volume of 4.27 million tons worth 312,000 million baht, an increase of 4%, especially durian products, which are the number one most popular export fruit. Especially the Chinese market At this event, the Ministry of Commerce invited potential importers from various regions around the world, such as the China region, the European Union, America, Japan, Australia, the Middle East, South Asia, and the CLMV countries, totaling more than 19 countries. There were more than 100 Thai exporters participating in the project. Matching trade negotiations in both onsite and online formats, more than 700 appointments, with the goal of creating trade negotiation value of more than 1,000 million baht, main target products such as durian, longan, mangosteen, coconut and various processed fruit products, and from now on the department will accelerate pushing Continuously push for fruit management measures in 2024 throughout the year. To support and increase trade opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs. Publicize and promote the image of Thai vegetable and fruit products that have good taste, are unique, have quality and meet export standards around the world.
