## Company Profile HELLMANN WORLDWIDE (Thailand) — Global freight forwarder and 3PL with full-service coverage in air, ocean, road, customs brokerage and contract logistics/warehousing. In Thailand the operation supports exporters across agri-food (rice, cassava, seafood, fruit), leveraging Laem Chabang and Bangkok hub connections and recently expanded multi-user warehousing capacity. As Country Head of Sales & Marketing, Malinee Nimpisan focuses on origin sales, customer acquisition and value‑added solutions for Thai exporters. ## Pain Points 1) Exporter margin squeeze and route cost volatility — Thai rice exporters face lower world prices (2026 target 7.0m t) and elevated routing/surcharge costs on Middle East/Africa lanes (Red Sea re‑routing/war risk premiums). Hellmann’s shipper customers need quicker buyer matches or alternative markets to protect volumes and margins, plus predictable contracted volumes to plan forwarding capacity. 2) Reefer/cold‑chain capacity competition and seasonal bottlenecks — peak fruit/seafood seasons (Mar–Jul, and durian spikes) create short windows where exporters must secure reefer slots and timed shipments. Their customers need a delivery channel that can source firm off‑take and schedule shipments to smooth demand for Hellmann’s reefer and warehouse capacity. 3) Origin diversification & value‑upgrading for cassava/processed foods — Thai cassava is shifting toward premium starch/pellet markets (Japan, EU, North America, UAE). Exporters need buyer introductions, specs/compliance help and contracted orders to justify switching from bulk China sales; Hellmann can facilitate logistics but lacks an integrated demand‑side origination channel to feed those higher‑value flows. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. COMMODITY TRENDS === (Thailand agricultural exports – rice, cassava, rubber, seafood; volumes & prices into 2026) **Macro agri‑export context 2025–2026** - Thailand’s total export value in 2025 was about **USD 339.6 bn**, with edible/food exports (primary + processed) remaining a core growth engine.([goterrestrial.com](https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Krungsri’s Thailand Industry Outlook projects **agri‑food export volumes growing roughly 9.5–11.5% in 2026**, supported by recovering partner economies and sustained food‑security demand, with cassava and processed foods among key beneficiaries.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) #### Rice - Rice remains Thailand’s most important crop: **~43% of farmland** and **~5.1m households** involved; Thailand accounts for **~3.8% of global rice output** but a much higher share of global exports.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/industry-outlook/agriculture/rice/io/io-rice-2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) - FAO GIEWS expects **favourable production for the 2025/26 main paddy crop**, harvested through **Jan 2026**, with good vegetation conditions indicating generally good yields.([fao.org](https://www.fao.org/giews/countrybrief/country.jsp?code=THA&lang=en&utm_source=openai)) **Export volumes & targets** - Thai Commerce Ministry has set a **2026 rice export target of 7.0 million tonnes**, lower than 2025’s expected **7.8–8.0 m tonnes** and well below **9.9 m tonnes in 2024**, due to stronger competition (India’s return, Vietnam, Pakistan).([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060395?utm_source=openai)) - The Thai Rice Exporters Association reports **Jan 2026 exports of 530,287 tonnes**, down **17.5% YoY** vs Jan 2025 (643,144 t). Export value fell **30.7% in THB** and **23.9% in USD**, reflecting weaker prices.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/trade/40062995?utm_source=openai)) **Price trends** - The Commerce Ministry notes “headwinds” with **downward pressure on export prices** through early 2026 as India releases more rice and competition intensifies, eroding the premium Thai rice previously commanded when Indian exports were restricted.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060395?utm_source=openai)) - USDA’s January 2026 Rice Outlook shows **lower projected Thai export prices for 2025/26** vs the 2023/24 spike, consistent with softer world prices as supply normalizes; Thai white and parboiled tend to trade at a modest premium to Vietnamese grades but the spread has narrowed vs 2023.([ers.usda.gov](https://ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details?pubid=113672&utm_source=openai)) **2026 rice trend takeaways** - **Volumes:** 2026 exports likely **flat to moderately down** vs 2025 (target 7.0m t vs 7.8–8.0m t actual 2025), implying **~10–12% drop vs 2024**. - **Prices:** Trend is **down from 2023–24 highs**, with increased competition and some currency effect (baht appreciation vs 2023 lows would further pressure THB‑denominated returns). - **Margins:** Squeezed by softer world prices plus higher freight/insurance on some Middle East/Africa routes affected by Red Sea issues (per recent USDA Bangkok grain report).([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai)) #### Cassava / Tapioca - Thailand remains **world leader in cassava exports** (chips, pellets, starch), heavily serving feed, bioenergy and industrial uses. A 2026 outlook piece highlights **strong global demand**, particularly from China and broader Asia.([sooktrading.com](https://www.sooktrading.com/blog/9802/cassava-chips-and-pellets-from-thailand-are-reaching-far-and-wide-from-china-and-the-middle-east-to-global-markets-strong-demand-in-animal-feed-bioenergy-and-industrial-applications-continues-to-position-thailand-as-a-world-leader-in-cassava-exports?utm_source=openai)) - The Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) expects **cassava prices to be among the “winners” in 2026**, supported by bioenergy/feed demand and substitution away from water‑intensive crops.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai)) **Trade direction & value‑added shift** - New 2026 strategy: Thailand is **pivoting part of its cassava trade away from bulk China dependence toward premium markets**, especially **Japan**, with focus on: - **Gluten‑free, non‑GMO tapioca starch** - Cassava pellets for **dairy/beef feed** - **Modified starches** for food processing - Cassava‑based **bioplastics** aligned with Japan’s GX environmental policy.([sustainablecassava.org](https://sustainablecassava.org/news-and-events/news/NewsEng-26-03-31/?utm_source=openai)) - The Ministry of Commerce plans **2026 market expansion** into the **EU, North America, and UAE** for modified starches, adhesive raw materials, and pellets, indicating a move up the value chain.([sustainablecassava.org](https://sustainablecassava.org/news-and-events/news/NewsEng-26-03-31/?utm_source=openai)) **2026 cassava trend takeaways** - **Volumes:** Industry sources and Krungsri outlook suggest **continued export volume growth in 2026**, contributing to the broader 9.5–11.5% agri‑export volume growth forecast, with cassava chips/pellets a major driver due to Chinese feed and energy demand.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) - **Prices:** OAE flags **firmer 2026 cassava prices**, supported by tighter regional supply and stronger industrial demand; cassava is one of the commodities expected to **outperform rice and rubber** in price terms.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai)) #### Rubber - Rubber exports (natural rubber and products) remain a key earner, particularly to **USA/Japan**.([sooktrading.com](https://www.sooktrading.com/blog/10114/thai-agri-exports-2026-rising-strong-going-global-durian-to-cassava-thailands-export-powerhouse?utm_source=openai)) - OAE warns **2026 rubber prices face pressure** due to **sluggish global tire/auto demand and competition**; rubber is singled out as one of the commodities where farmers may see weaker income vs 2025.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai)) **2026 rubber trend takeaways** - **Volumes:** Likely **stable to mildly lower** as demand from major buyers softens; some acreage continues to shift toward durian and cassava in certain regions.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) - **Prices:** OAE signals **downside or at best flat** prices in 2026, especially for unsmoked sheets and cup‑lump, pressured by global economic conditions. #### Seafood (wild + aquaculture, incl. processed) - Thailand’s “top edible exports 2026” list includes **canned/processed seafood** as a major category, alongside rice, sugar, fruits, and starches.([goterrestrial.com](https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Krungsri’s industry outlook notes **solid growth in processed food exports**, including canned tuna and shrimp products, aided by: - Recovering demand in the US, EU, and Japan - Thailand’s positioning as a **hub for processing imported raw fish** into higher‑value exports.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) **2026 seafood trend takeaways** - **Volumes:** Processed seafood exports are expected to **grow mid‑single to high‑single digits in volume** in 2026, tracking the broader 9.5–11.5% food export volume expansion.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) - **Prices:** Dollar prices for canned/processed products are **relatively stable**, but margins remain sensitive to ocean freight and raw fish price volatility. - **Mix:** Continued **shift toward higher‑value ready‑to‑eat and convenience seafood**, which supports export value even if tonnage grows more modestly. **Overall commodity trend signals for 2026** - **Winners on price & volume:** Cassava and higher‑value processed foods (including seafood), selected fruits (durian, longan, etc.).([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai)) - **Under pressure:** Rice (prices and volumes down from 2024 peak), rubber (prices), some bulk low‑value products.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (dimension 1):** ([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) === 2. MARKET EVENTS === (Thailand freight forwarding, container rates/capacity, Laem Chabang & Bangkok routes, disruptions – 2026) #### Port & infrastructure developments - **Laem Chabang (LCB)** – Thailand’s main deep‑sea port: - **DP World via LCIT** secured a **5‑year concession extension** to operate the B5 container berth from **May 2026 to April 2031**, ensuring continuity of terminal capacity and services.([valuechainasia.com](https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai)) - DP World is expanding **logistics connectivity** via: - Cross‑border trucking and freight forwarding services across ASEAN - A **rail‑linked inland container yard in Khon Kaen**, connected to Laem Chabang by a dedicated shuttle, improving hinterland access for exporters.([valuechainasia.com](https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai)) - **Bangkok Port** (Klong Toey) continues to handle short‑sea/intra‑Asia and barge‑fed volumes, while deep‑sea container flows concentrate at Laem Chabang; several industry notes for 2025–26 highlight **ongoing congestion risk at Bangkok Port** during peak export months, reinforcing a structural shift toward Laem Chabang and inland depots. #### Container rates & capacity (2025–2026 outlook) - S&P Global’s 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook projects **softer average container rates in 2026 vs the 2021–22 peaks**, but emphasizes **persistent volatility** driven by: - Geopolitical disruptions (Red Sea, potential Taiwan Strait tension) - Equipment imbalances and blank sailings.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - For **Asia–Europe and Asia–US** lanes, the report’s base case anticipates: - **High single‑digit to low double‑digit % declines** in spot rate averages vs 2025, assuming gradual normalization of the Suez routing situation. - However, a “renewed disruption” scenario could keep **2026 rates elevated above 2019 levels by 30–50%** on some mainlines.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Recent USDA Bangkok grain commentary notes **higher war‑risk surcharges and re‑routing costs via the Cape of Good Hope** impacting Thai shipments to the Middle East and parts of Africa in late 2025 and into early 2026, compressing exporter margins even as base freight rates ease.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Implications for Thai agri exports (rice, cassava, seafood)** - **Intra‑Asia & short‑haul routes (e.g., China, ASEAN, Japan):** - Capacity is relatively ample after new vessels delivered 2023–25; forwarders report **competitive rate levels** into 2026 and more stable schedules compared with long‑haul lanes. - This is supportive of **cassava and fresh/processed fruit** exports heavily oriented to China and regional partners.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) - **Middle East & Africa rice lanes:** - Thailand’s rice export strategy targets **Middle East and Africa** through 2026, but logistics costs remain sensitive to Red Sea disruption. The USDA Bangkok monthly grain report flags **elevated freight and insurance costs on these routes**, which erode Thai competitiveness relative to closer suppliers.([nationthailand.com](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060395?utm_source=openai)) - **Refrigerated/reefer capacity for seafood and fruit:** - Sectoral commentary in Thailand’s top edible exports 2026 paper and bank research notes continued **investment in cold‑chain logistics and reefer capacity**, especially at Laem Chabang and along key fruit/seafood corridors, to support durian and seafood exports to China and beyond. This helps moderate logistics bottlenecks but peak‑season congestion still appears in April–July.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) #### Freight forwarding market dynamics - Global 3PLs and regional forwarders are **expanding value‑added services in Thailand** — customs brokerage, consolidation, cross‑border trucking to CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) — leveraging Thailand’s **central ASEAN location** and Laem Chabang’s connectivity.([valuechainasia.com](https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai)) - With ocean rates off their peaks but still above pre‑COVID norms, Thai forwarders increasingly promote: - **Multi‑modal solutions** (rail + truck + sea) from the Northeast (Khon Kaen, Udon Thani) via Laem Chabang - **Longer‑term freight contracts** to smooth volatility for large rice, cassava and processed food exporters.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **Key 2026 market‑event signals for Thai exporters** - **Capacity:** No structural shortage; Laem Chabang’s concessions and inland yard investments support **stable or increased handling capacity** through at least 2031.([valuechainasia.com](https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai)) - **Rates:** Probable **downtrend vs 2025 averages**, but still volatile and well above 2019 baseline; Red Sea risk is the main swing factor for Middle East/Africa rice and some seafood flows.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - **Service patterns:** Growing emphasis on **intra‑Asia, cross‑border, and rail‑linked corridors**, favouring commodities with strong regional demand (cassava, fruits, processed foods). **Sources (dimension 2):** ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) === 3. TIMING SIGNALS === (Thailand 2026 harvest seasons, peak export windows – rice, cassava, seafood; demand seasonality & shipping timing) #### Rice – crop calendar and export timing - FAO GIEWS notes that **2025/26 main (rainfed) paddy**, which accounts for about **80% of annual output**, is harvested from late **Q4 2025 to end‑January 2026**.([fao.org](https://www.fao.org/giews/countrybrief/country.jsp?code=THA&lang=en&utm_source=openai)) - Off‑season/irrigated crops follow, with planting and harvest extending **into mid‑2026**, subject to water availability; the Royal Irrigation Department and Thai Met Department warn of **hotter, drier 2026 summer (late Feb–mid‑May)**, which could limit off‑season planting in some areas.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Practical export timing cues for rice (2026)** - **Harvest to milling lag:** Main‑crop harvest (Oct 2025–Jan 2026) → paddy drying/milling → exportable white/parboiled rice begins to flow in larger volumes from **Dec 2025–Mar 2026**. - Historically and per Thai export association data, **Q1–Q2 is a key shipping window** for main‑crop rice, especially for: - **Philippines, Indonesia, African markets** stocking up post‑harvest - Middle East buyers aligning with **Ramadan/Eid** demand (Ramadan in 2026 is expected to fall roughly in late Feb–Mar). - USDA Bangkok reporting for MY 2025/26 suggests some **front‑loading of exports in early 2026** as exporters try to move stocks ahead of further price softening and potential El Niño‑related uncertainties later in the year.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Signals for shippers:** - **Best capacity/rate trade‑off:** For bulk and containerized rice, **Mar–Jun 2026** is likely to offer: - Maximum Thai supply availability (post‑main crop, early off‑season) - Still‑moderate global freight demand before Q3 peak and before some fruit/seafood exports crowd cold‑chain and reefer capacity. - **Higher congestion risk:** Late Q3–Q4 2026 when: - Competing export flows (fruits, some seafood) increase - Prospective restocking in Africa/Middle East coincides with any renewed freight market tightness. #### Cassava – harvest/export calendar - Cassava in Thailand is typically planted and harvested on a **staggered, year‑round basis**, but: - Many regions plant at the **start of rainy season (May–July)** - Harvest starts about **8–12 months later**, leading to heavier supply from **Q1–Q3** of a given year, depending on planting time. - OAE and industry analyses highlight cassava as a **drought‑resilient crop**, with some farmers shifting from sugarcane to cassava, supporting **greater root availability in 2026 despite hotter summer conditions**.([krungsri.com](https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai)) **Export timing for cassava chips/pellets/starch (2026)** - Exports to China and intra‑Asia markets are **continuous** but tend to see: - **Volume peaks in H1–early H2** when root supply is ample and starch plants run at high utilization - Some lull when heavy rains disrupt root harvesting and inland transport, typically in peak rainy months (Aug–Oct in many areas). - The 2026 strategy to **expand premium starch and pellets into Japan, EU, North America, UAE** will likely concentrate marketing and shipping around: - **Trade fair seasons and contracting cycles** (often Q1–Q2) - Alignment with major buyers’ inventory turns and feed/food manufacturing cycles.([sustainablecassava.org](https://sustainablecassava.org/news-and-events/news/NewsEng-26-03-31/?utm_source=openai)) **Signals for shippers:** - **Best windows for large cassava shipments:** - **Feb–Jul 2026:** strong root availability + typically good inland transport conditions; aligns with Chinese feed and bioenergy demand and new premium‑market contracts. - **Risk periods:** - **Aug–Oct 2026:** heavier rains can disrupt loading at interior depots and trucking to Laem Chabang, raising the risk of delays and quality issues (especially for chips/pellets exposed to moisture). #### Seafood – supply and demand seasonality - Thailand’s seafood exports are a mix of: - **Aquaculture (shrimp, farmed fish)** – more controlled, year‑round - **Marine capture fisheries and imported raw fish for processing** – more seasonal.([goterrestrial.com](https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Supply/production timing** - Shrimp and farmed fish processing can be **smoothed across the year**, but: - Some **production peaks in cooler months** (roughly **Nov–Feb**) when disease pressure is lower. - This supports **higher exportable volumes in late Q4–Q1** for certain shrimp and frozen products. - For **canned tuna and other pelagic‑based products**, Thai factories’ throughput follows **regional fishing seasons and raw material availability**, often leading to **export surges in H1–early H2**.([goterrestrial.com](https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Demand seasonality** - Key markets (US, EU, Japan, China) drive seasonality: - **US/EU retail peaks** ahead of **Easter (Q1/Q2)** and **year‑end holidays (Q4)** for canned and frozen seafood. - **Japan** has heightened seafood demand around **New Year and Golden Week**, influencing import scheduling. - **China** demand for frozen/processed seafood and prawns often spikes ahead of **Lunar New Year** (Q1). **Shipping timing signals for seafood in 2026** - **Reefer/container availability tightest**: - **Jan–Mar 2026:** overlapping Lunar New Year demand (China) + early fruit exports - **Apr–Jul 2026:** durian and tropical fruit peak exports via reefer and controlled‑atmosphere containers, especially to China, compete with seafood capacity.([goterrestrial.com](https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **More favorable windows for cost & capacity:** - **May–Jun 2026** (before the full fruit peak crowds out reefer space, depending on crop timing) - **Sep–Nov 2026** for some canned/frozen products when fruit export pressure eases and before year‑end peak on major East–West lanes. #### Cross‑commodity shipping timing for 2026 Bringing rice, cassava, and seafood together: - **Relative “sweet spots” for Thai agri exporters in 2026:** - **Mar–Jun 2026:** - Rice: main‑crop stocks available; early off‑season harvest. - Cassava: strong root availability and plant utilization. - Seafood: steady processed volumes; before severe reefer bottlenecks in some scenarios. - Freight: Ocean rates likely softer than 2025, with **still‑manageable congestion** at Laem Chabang.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - **Sep–Nov 2026:** - Rice: potential restocking cycles in Africa/Middle East; exporters may face improved pricing opportunities if earlier oversupply has cleared. - Cassava & processed food: ongoing shipments; possibly more stable inland logistics post‑rainy season. - Seafood: steady canned/frozen demand; reefer competition from fruits moderates after the main durian season. - **Caution windows:** - **Late Feb–mid‑May 2026:** hotter/drier conditions could constrain off‑season rice and strain inland water transport; monitor irrigation bulletins.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **Aug–Oct 2026:** rainy‑season disruptions for cassava and some rice harvest/transport operations; port‑side handling and quality risk for bulk agri cargoes is higher. **Sources (dimension 3):** ([fao.org](https://www.fao.org/giews/countrybrief/country.jsp?code=THA&lang=en&utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Terrestrial THAILAND’S TOP 10 EDIBLE EXPORTS 2026 https://goterrestrial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thailands-Top-10-Edible-Exports-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai • Thailand Industry Outlook 2026-2028 https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai • Industry Outlook Rice Industry https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/industry-outlook/agriculture/rice/io/io-rice-2026-2028?utm_source=openai • FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Thailand - https://www.fao.org/giews/countrybrief/country.jsp?code=THA&lang=en&utm_source=openai • Thai rice faces stiff headwinds as Commerce Ministry sets 2026 export target at 7 million tonnes https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060395?utm_source=openai • Thai rice exports seen at five-year low amid headwinds https://www.nationthailand.com/business/trade/40062995?utm_source=openai • Thai rice faces stiff headwinds as Commerce Ministry sets 2026 export target at 7 million tonnes https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060395?utm_source=openai • Rice Outlook: January 2026 | Economic Research Service https://ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details?pubid=113672&utm_source=openai • Required Report: Required - Public Distribution https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai • Cassava chips and pellets from Thailand are reaching far and wide — from China and the Middle East to global markets. Strong demand in animal feed, bioenergy, and industrial applications continues to position Thailand as a world leader in cassava exports. https://www.sooktrading.com/blog/9802/cassava-chips-and-pellets-from-thailand-are-reaching-far-and-wide-from-china-and-the-middle-east-to-global-markets-strong-demand-in-animal-feed-bioenergy-and-industrial-applications-continues-to-position-thailand-as-a-world-leader-in-cassava-exports?utm_source=openai • OAE flags 2026 farm price winners, warns rice and rubber face pressure https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai • Thailand Targets Japan's Premium Market in Strategic Cassava Export Pivot Away from China | ASEAN Cassava Centre https://sustainablecassava.org/news-and-events/news/NewsEng-26-03-31/?utm_source=openai • Thailand Targets Japan's Premium Market in Strategic Cassava Export Pivot Away from China | ASEAN Cassava Centre https://sustainablecassava.org/news-and-events/news/NewsEng-26-03-31/?utm_source=openai • Thailand Industry Outlook 2026-2028 https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai • OAE flags 2026 farm price winners, warns rice and rubber face pressure https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai • Thailand Agri-Exports 2026: Rising Strong, Going Global Durian to Cassava: Thailand’s Export Powerhouse https://www.sooktrading.com/blog/10114/thai-agri-exports-2026-rising-strong-going-global-durian-to-cassava-thailands-export-powerhouse?utm_source=openai • OAE flags 2026 farm price winners, warns rice and rubber face pressure https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40060299?utm_source=openai • Thailand Industry Outlook 2026-2028 https://www.krungsri.com/en/research/industry/summary-outlook/2026-2028?utm_source=openai • DP World secures Laem Chabang concession extension amid rising… https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai • DP World secures Laem Chabang concession extension amid rising… https://valuechainasia.com/articles/press-releases/dp-world-secures-laem-chabang-concession-extension-amid-rising-intra-asia-trade?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai • Required Report: Required - Public Distribution https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Monthly_Bangkok_Thailand_TH2026-0012.pdf&utm_source=openai • FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Thailand - https://www.fao.org/giews/countrybrief/country.jsp?code=THA&lang=en&utm_source=openai