BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Coffee Trade Continues to Brew Strong in 2025
Thailand’s coffee trade is experiencing robust growth, underlined by strong import and export performance, according to the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy.
Imports reached approximately US$744 million, surging 58.92% from the previous year, with key suppliers being Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, and Japan.
Exports increased to approximately US$178 million, a 10.19% rise, with Cambodia, Laos, Australia, Myanmar, and the Philippines as the top export destinations.
Office of Trade Policy and Strategy Director Nantapong Jiralertpong points to this as a major opportunity for Thailand to elevate its coffee industry — drawing inspiration from countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Malaysia, which, despite not being primary coffee growers, have become major global coffee exporters through processing and value-added innovation.
The roadmap ahead includes reducing import costs to boost Thai entrepreneurs, promoting high-quality coffee processing, investing in modern machinery and technology, and championing sustainable trade practices — from eco-friendly packaging to fair trade certification and forward contract systems to ensure farmers receive fair prices.
The world is waking up to Thai coffee — and it tastes like success. (NNT)
