Prime Minister welcomes Thai livestock exports for 4 consecutive months

Government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister is pleased with exports of Thai livestock products for four consecutive months, with exports of more than 85 billion baht. It is expected that in 2023, exports of livestock products will exceed 300 billion baht.

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Acknowledge the report on the situation of Thai exports. Admired the export figures of agricultural products that expanded for the third consecutive month. Especially livestock products, which in the first 4 months (January-April) of 2023 had a total export volume of 796 hundred thousand tons, a total export value of 85,059 million baht, an increase of 1.4 percent. to be hygienic along with quality control according to international standards which will build confidence in Thai products and meet the needs of the global market

A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office said that the Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Report on the export situation of Thai livestock products in the first four months of this year. Products with increased exports such as chilled/frozen meat The export volume amounted to 356,748 tons, valued at 48,073 million baht, an increase of 11.5 percent. Other animal products such as milk, eggs and canned food. The export volume was 98,066 tons, valued at 8,793 million baht, an increase of 5.4 percent and livestock feed. The export volume was 105,461 tons, worth 4,463 million baht, an increase of 11.7 percent. People’s Republic of China and the United States of Mexico This will help support the export of Thai livestock products to expand in the future. It is expected that in 2023 the overall value of livestock products will be exported over 300 billion baht.

Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson added that The main export products of Thailand that are likely to continue to grow are frozen chicken meat. with the factor of increasing demand together with the confidence in the quality of Thai chicken meat production which has strict measures to prevent and monitor animal epidemics As a result, Thailand has not reported avian influenza since 2008. In addition, pet food It is another export product that can still expand a lot. The Department of Livestock Development has established a comprehensive pet food promotion center. to facilitate Thai pet food entrepreneurs While the Office of the Board of Investment Support investment in setting up more pet food factories in Thailand This makes Thailand’s pet food exports likely to expand considerably in the long run.

“The Prime Minister is pleased with the overall picture of Thai agricultural exports. especially livestock products which continues to expand reflecting the successful implementation of government policies Support the development and strengthen the agricultural sector of Thailand. which is considered an important sector in the country’s economic and social development along with an important policy for the development of the livestock sector to progress Develop production and marketing systems as well as supporting the export of livestock products to foreign countries This will help farmers who raise livestock have more income. can live a stable life and have a sustainable good quality of life, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency