An industry report focused on ornamental horticulture in Thailand was published at the 2025 AIPH Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), via the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), and produced by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the report offers industry data and provides insights into potential trade opportunities with Thailand.
With a population of nearly 70 million people, the Kingdom of Thailand is the second strongest economy in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia. Thailand enjoys ideal environmental conditions for producing a wide range of cut flowers and ornamental plants. Skillful growers, well-structured grower organizations, good transportation infrastructure, and efficient, up-to-date production techniques are also key ingredients contributing to the success of the Thai ornamentals sector.
The 'Country Profile – Thailand' report details the production and consumption of the floriculture industry in Thailand and showcases key export and import data. In 2023, Thailand's exports of ornamental products amounted to $132 million. Orchids ranked as the most important floral export from Thailand accounting for over 70% share of the total export value in 2023. By comparison, in the same year, Thailand imported $43 million worth of cut flowers and $16 million in live plants and cuttings.
"As Canada's ornamental horticulture industry explores new global opportunities, the Thailand Report provides invaluable insights into a dynamic and expanding market. The data and analysis presented in this report will support our members in identifying trade potential and building connections in the ASEAN region. We thank AIPH and the Horticultural Science Society of Thailand for their collaborative efforts in making this report possible," said Victor Santacruz, Executive Director, CNLA.
Thailand is rife with opportunities for business development. While surveys reveal a demand for culturally significant plants grown in Thailand, there is also a need for quality plant material, post-harvest management, and improved research to mitigate climate challenges. Consumer preferences indicate that there may be opportunities for supplying new and emerging growers with nursery plant materials needed for establishing the production of plants and flowers not widely available in Thailand but which are currently in demand.
The 'Country Profile – Thailand' report is available to download for free from the AIPH Website.
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