USDA Trade Mission to Thailand Might Benefit California

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will host its first-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, February 3-6, 2025.

Current and potential exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by October 29th.

“The mission represents an opportunity for our farmers, ranchers, producers, and agribusinesses to connect with potential trade partners from both Thailand and Burma,” says Daniel Whitley, administrator of the FAS. “Consumers in these markets are ready to stock their pantries with world-class, high-quality food and farm products offered by U.S. exporters that join the trip in February.”

The U.S. was the fifth-largest supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports.

The top U.S. exports were bulk commodities used for feed and food manufacturing, but there are strong opportunities for consumer-oriented products such as dairy, fresh fruits and wine.

Thailand boasts the fourth-highest per capita income in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

For information or to apply, go to fas.usda.gov.