# More Thai Food Exports to UK Expected from Trade Talks

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/222323-more-thai-food-exports-to-uk-expected-from-trade-talks
- Published: 2025-06-02T09:38:00+07:00
- Author: NNT

A Thai delegation, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, engaged with major
UK private sector representatives in London to boost trade and investment. Discussions
focused on enhancing Thai agricultural and food exports, attracting Thai investment
to the UK, and laying the groundwork for a future Free Trade Agreement.

## Key Takeways

 * A Thai delegation, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, met with UK 
   businesses in London to boost Thai agricultural and food exports and encourage
   Thai investment in the UK.
 * Discussions focused on increasing market access for Thai products, reducing trade
   barriers (especially for chicken), and facilitating entry for Thai professionals.
 * The initiative aims to strengthen Thailand’s position as a premium exporter and
   investment partner in the UK, coordinating efforts to drive trade and investment
   growth in the region
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Key companies like Selfridges and CP Intertrade participated. Talks centered on 
improving access for Thai products, lowering trade barriers, particularly for processed
chicken, and facilitating entry for Thai professionals.

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The Prime Minister tasked Thai agencies with fostering trade and investment growth
with the UK, aiming for broader EU expansion. In 2024, the UK ranked as Thailand’s
fourth-largest European trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $6.66 billion.
Thai exports, including processed chicken and machinery, totaled $4.19 billion, 
while imports from the UK were $2.46 billion. This initiative aims to establish 
Thailand as a premium partner in the UK’s post-Brexit market.

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