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Thailand affirms its position as Asia’s leading ice cream exporter

Thailand has solidified its position as Asia’s top ice cream exporter and currently ranks fourth globally, leveraging its abundant resources and the benefits of free trade agreements.

Thailand scoops top spot as Asia's leading ice cream exporter (Photo: nationthailand.com)
Thailand scoops top spot as Asia's leading ice cream exporter (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand has solidified its position as Asia’s top ice cream exporter and currently ranks fourth globally, leveraging its abundant resources and the benefits of free trade agreements.

Chotima Iemsawasdikul, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Negotiations under the Ministry of Commerce, highlighted the remarkable popularity of Thai ice cream across all age groups, particularly during warmer months.

She noted a consistent upward trend in ice cream exports, demonstrating impressive adaptability despite global trade fluctuations.

Thailand is now Asia’s leading ice cream exporter and ranks fourth worldwide, trailing only the EU, the US, and the UK. Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, Thailand’s ice cream exports averaged 106 million USD annually, marking an average growth rate of 11% per year.

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