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Thailand Targets Global Pet Hub Status as Pet Food Exports Reach $3.28 Billion
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Rising global demand and supply chain strengths bolster Thailand’s push to become the world’s leading exporter of premium pet nutrition.
Key facts
- According to the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Ministry of Commerce, Thai pet food exports exceeded USD 3.28 billion (THB 111 billion) in 2025, representing an 8.15 per cent year-on-year increase.
- In 2025, our pet food exports exceeded USD 3.28 billion, an impressive 8.15 per cent growth on the previous year
- Thailand is accelerating its ambition to become the world’s leading exporter of dog and cat food, backed by robust international trade figures and solidifying its position as the global pet industry’s second-largest supplier.
- Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee , Chief Executive Officer of VNU Asia Pacific, revealed that the exhibition is projected to generate roughly THB 580 million (USD 17.1 million) in direct economic impact, including THB 300 million (USD 8.87 million)
- Delivering the opening address at the fifth edition of Pet Fair South East Asia 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) on Wednesday (October 28), Surinthorn Sunthornsanan , Deputy Director-General of the DITP,
- The 2026 event brings together 450 exhibiting companies from 35 countries, with international participants comprising 70 per cent of the exhibition floor.
Summary
Thailand is accelerating its ambition to become the world’s leading exporter of dog and cat food, backed by robust international trade figures and solidifying its position as the global pet industry’s second-largest supplier.
According to the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Ministry of Commerce, Thai pet food exports exceeded USD 3.28 billion (THB 111 billion) in 2025, representing an 8.15 per cent year-on-year increase.