Prime Minister Opens THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026:
Welcoming Buyers from 130 Countries Worldwide and
Reinforcing Thailand’s Position as a Global Food Trade Hub
with Expected Trade Value Exceeding THB 130 Billion
27 May 2026, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Muang Thong Thani, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony of THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s most comprehensive and influential food and beverage trade exhibition. The event is jointly organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and Koelnmesse (KM), providing opportunities for buyers from more than 130 countries worldwide to engage in business negotiations, build international networks, and establish long-term partnerships with exhibitors from Thailand and 56 countries around the world. The exhibition is expected to generate trade value exceeding THB 130 billion.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, stated that THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA serves as one of the government’s key mechanisms in driving the food industry forward. The exhibition has been ranked as the world’s fourth-largest food and beverage trade show and plays a vital role in Thailand’s agriculture and food industries. It also creates opportunities for trade negotiations and business networking with buyers from around the world, helping expand Thailand’s international trade opportunities in line with the government’s policy to strengthen the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs, enhance Thailand’s food production ecosystem, and position the country as both a regional and global hub for international food trade and industry.
“The food industry is one of Thailand’s key strengths. It has not only earned the country global recognition as the ‘Kitchen of the World’, but today Thailand is moving beyond that role to become a future food hub that integrates innovation, sustainability, health, and trust. Thailand is also recognised as a trusted source of safe and high-quality food products for global markets. Our strengths lie not only in our abundant agricultural resources and rich biodiversity, but also in our strong production ecosystem, international standards, and ability to create added value through advanced innovation. At the same time, the Thai government continues to promote smart agriculture, biotechnology, functional food, alternative proteins, sustainable production, clean energy adoption, digital transformation, and value supply chains, all of which align with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy model aimed at driving long-term sustainable growth,” said Mr. Anutin.
This year’s edition has expanded across all 12 exhibition halls at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, covering more than 140,000 square metres of exhibition space, making it the largest edition ever held. The exhibition features as many as 3,590 exhibiting companies across 6,710 booths, showcasing a comprehensive range of products including food and beverages, agricultural and processed agricultural products, food technology, and related products. One of the key highlights introduced this year is IMPACT Forum Hall 4, which serves as a major destination for buyers seeking newly launched products, emerging brands, and innovations that have yet to enter mainstream distribution channels.
“The scale of this year’s exhibition, together with the continued growth of Thailand’s food industry, which recorded export value exceeding THB 1.254 trillion in 2025, clearly reflects Thailand’s strong potential as a global food business hub. Thailand also plays an important role in supporting global food security and strengthening resilient food supply chains amid rising worldwide demand. In addition, Thailand is equipped with world-class infrastructure, strong business networks, highly capable talent, and firm support from the government. All of these factors reinforce Thailand’s role as a global service industry hub. We are confident that this positive economic outlook will help strengthen business confidence and further enhance Thailand’s international trade partnerships,” said Mr. Anutin.
For this year’s edition of THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA, the three organisers have jointly elevated the exhibition to become bigger, better, and bolder in every dimension. In addition to comprehensive showcases covering all categories of food and beverage products, the exhibition also features special exhibitions, activities, and seminars designed to update participants on food trends, consumer demands, industry insights, and new experiences that can help drive greater business success.
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 will hold trade days from 26–29 May 2026, while the trade and public day with retail sales for general visitors will take place on 30 May 2026 from 10:00–18:00 hrs at IMPACT Challenger Halls 1–3, IMPACT Forum Hall 4, and IMPACT Exhibition Centre Halls 5–12.
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