Thailand builds ASEAN Halal Hub, targeting $3T global market for investment

Thansettakij•Economy•21d ago

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Thailand is enhancing its Halal industry to become an ASEAN Halal Hub, aiming to attract global investment into its burgeoning $3 trillion market.

•Thailand is working to establish itself as the ASEAN Halal Hub, leveraging a global Halal market valued at over $3 trillion.
•The initiative involves upgrading production standards, Halal certification, and international trade networks to draw investment.
•A key event, Grand Halal Bangkok 2026, aims to connect Thai businesses with global buyers, investors, and partners.

Overview

•The Central Islamic Council of Thailand is upgrading the Halal industry to be a regional trade and investment center.
•The global Halal market is expanding beyond food and beverages to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and logistics.
•The global Halal market is valued at over $3 trillion annually, driven by over 2 billion Muslims.
•Thailand, with 5-6 million Muslims, is a significant exporter of Halal food products, with a domestic market worth over 200 billion baht annually.
•The Thai government aims to push Thailand to become the Halal Hub of ASEAN by improving production standards, certification, and international trade linkages.
•Worldex G.E.C. Co.,Ltd. is collaborating to connect entrepreneurs, buyers, investors, and partners from over 60 countries.
•Grand Halal Bangkok 2026 is planned to create trade opportunities and expand business networks for Thai Halal products and services.
•The event will take place from July 15-17, 69 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).

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Key Quotes

"This initiative will give Thai entrepreneurs opportunities to meet buyers, investors, and partners worldwide, creating chances to expand markets, export goods, and build business collaborations in the Halal industry, which is a high-potential global market, driving Thailand to become a Halal business hub for the region and the world in the long term."

การดำเนินการดังกล่าวจะเปิดโอกาสให้ผู้ประกอบการไทยได้พบกับผู้ซื้อ นักลงทุน และพันธมิตรจากทั่วโลก รวมถึงสร้างโอกาสในการขยายตลาด ส่งออกสินค้า และต่อยอดความร่วมมือทางธุรกิจในอุตสาหกรรมฮาลาล ซึ่งกำลังเป็นหนึ่งในตลาดที่มีศักยภาพสูงของโลก และผลักดันไทยสู่การเป็นศูนย์กลางธุรกิจฮาลาลของภูมิภาคและตลาดโลกในระยะยาว

"It will be held on July 15-17, 69 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)."

โดยจะจัดวันที่ 15–17 ก.ค. 69 ที่ศูนย์นิทรรศการและการประชุมไบเทค

Key Entities

Organization

The Central Islamic Council of Thailand(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกลางอิสลามแห่งประเทศไทย)

An organization involved in upgrading Thailand's Halal industry to become a regional trade and investment center.

Worldex G.E.C. Co.,Ltd.

A company collaborating with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand to connect global business partners for the Halal industry.

Place

Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)(ศูนย์นิทรรศการและการประชุมไบเทค)

The venue hosting the Grand Halal Bangkok 2026 event.