Thailand analyses China's smart agriculture for product upgrades

Matichon•Economy•2h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Trade Negotiations studies China's smart agriculture strategy, identifying opportunities for high-value Thai products amidst intensified competition for basic agricultural goods.

•The Department of Trade Negotiations (DIT) is analyzing China's advanced agricultural development, focusing on its smart agriculture initiatives.
•In 2025, China remained Thailand's top agricultural export market, though trade value slightly decreased due to factors like China's economic slowdown.
•China plans to establish 500 modern agricultural demonstration zones by 2030, emphasizing technology across the supply chain.
•DIT advises Thai businesses to shift from basic agricultural products to high-value, processed, and niche items to capitalize on Chinese consumer demand and avoid market limitations.

Overview

•The Department of Trade Negotiations (DIT) is closely monitoring and analyzing China's agricultural development.
•In 2025, China was Thailand's number one export destination for agricultural and agro-industrial products.
•In 2025, exports to China were valued at 12,354.16 million USD (405,791 million THB), a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
•The decrease in exports is attributed to factors including China's economic slowdown, intense price competition, and changing market demands.
•China is accelerating the implementation of its modernization strategy for the agricultural and rural sectors.
•China plans to establish 500 'modern agricultural demonstration zones' by 2030, covering six key areas.
•Thailand's basic agricultural products may face increased competition and trade restrictions in the long term due to China's self-sufficiency drive.
•DIT recommends deepening economic partnerships and integrating Thai production and processing into China's supply chains to maintain market leadership.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Trade Negotiations (DIT)(สนค.)

The Thai organization studying China's agricultural models and advising on trade strategies.

Person

Nantapong Chiraleadpong(นายนันทพงษ์ จิระเลิศพงษ์)

Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations (DIT) providing insights on Chinese agricultural development.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️

The country whose smart agriculture model is being studied by Thailand and a key market for Thai agricultural exports.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country analyzing China's agricultural strategies and facing intensified competition in its export markets.

Timeline

2025(ปี 2025)

The year for which trade data between Thailand and China is presented, showing China as Thailand's top agricultural export market.

2030(ปี 2030)

The target year for China to establish 500 modern agricultural demonstration zones.