Thai Agri-Innovation Products Hit 8 Million Baht in Dubai

MGR Online•Economy•5d ago

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The Department of Foreign Trade led 22 Thai innovative agricultural companies to the Beautyworld Middle East 2026 event in Dubai, generating over 8 million baht in trade negotiations and sales.

•The Department of Foreign Trade led 22 Thai innovative agricultural companies to Beautyworld Middle East 2026 in Dubai.
•The event took place between October 6–8, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
•Total trade negotiations and sales values exceeded 8 million baht.
•The initiative aligns with the successful conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Thailand and the UAE.

Overview

•The Agricultural Product Innovation institute (APi) led 22 Thai companies to exhibit at Beautyworld Middle East 2026.
•Beautyworld Middle East 2026 was held from October 6–8, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
•The participation of the 22 Thai companies generated trade negotiations and sales totaling over 8 million baht.
•Exhibited products included skin and hair care, spa and herbal products, and fragrances developed from Thai agricultural raw materials.
•Buyers and importers from India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Mexico, Egypt, and the Philippines showed interest in the products.
•Arada Fuangthong stated the event serves as a first step for entrepreneurs from the Agri Plus Award project to expand into the Middle East market.
•Thailand and the United Arab Emirates have successfully concluded negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
•The Department of Foreign Trade aims to use the United Arab Emirates as a distribution hub for Thai innovative agricultural products in the Middle East.

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Key Quotes

Arada Fuangthong

"Participating in this event is the Department's commitment to creating trade opportunities and strengthening Thai entrepreneurs."

การเข้าร่วมงานครั้งนี้ เป็นความมุ่งมั่นของกรมในการสร้างโอกาสทางการค้าและเสริมสร้างความเข้มแข็งให้ผู้ประกอบการไทย

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

The government agency that led Thai innovative agricultural entrepreneurs to exhibit products in Dubai.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The parent ministry of the Department of Foreign Trade.

Agricultural Product Innovation institute(สถาบันส่งเสริมสินค้าเกษตรนวัตกรรม)

The organization referred to as APi that led 22 Thai companies to the event.

Person

Arada Fuangthong(อารดา เฟื่องทอง)

The Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade.

Place

Dubai(ดูไบ)ℹ️

The city in the United Arab Emirates where Beautyworld Middle East 2026 was held.

United Arab Emirates(สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️

The country hosting the event and a partner in the CEPA agreement.

Policy

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(ความตกลงหุ้นส่วนทางเศรษฐกิจ)

A trade agreement (CEPA) concluded between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.