DITP reinforces its image as a leader in international trade Smile to receive export sales of Thai food and beverage products

BANGKOK, 04 JUNE 2021 – Khun Somdet Susomboon, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), revealed that “According to the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce (Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit) who emphasized on increasing export channels to increase income for the country, the Department has developed and organized online business negotiation activities (Virtual – Online Business Matching : V- OBM) through the platform www.thaifex-vts.com. Between 25 – 29 May 2021, Thai entrepreneurs who have confirmed to join the event THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2021 “The Hybrid Edition”, were able to participate in the successful event, which can make purchases of Thai food products immediately (within 1-3 months) worth 2,845,100 USD or 85,353,000 baht, and the expected order value within 1 year is 22,515,133 USD or 675,454,000 baht, resulting in a total order value of 25,360,233 USD or 760,806,990 baht, this is a new page in the history of V-OBM ever since it was organised.

For this activity, the Department has arranged an appointment for online business negotiations by separating the negotiation date/time by region to suit different time zones in order to facilitate business negotiations where both operators can arrange a time that is appropriate for each country. In which 1,080 buyers/importers as well as business partners and foreign businessmen participated from 752 companies in 77 countries and Thai entrepreneurs from 272 from 200 companies, a total of 653 trade negotiations were made. There were 397 successful pairs. The top 5 countries with the most requests for meetings were 1) Myanmar 2) China 3) India 4) Hong Kong 5) Nigeria. The top 5 product segments are 1) General Food (Fine Food) 2) Desserts & Snacks (Sweets & Confectionery) 3) Drinks 4) Fruits & Vegetables 5) Chilled/Frozen Food Products ( Frozen Food).

V-OBM is a special event under the THAIFEX – Virtual Trade Show (VTS) scheduled to be held from May 25 to October 3, 2021, which is a parallel online event of the physical fair. THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2021 “The Hybrid Edition”, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show scheduled to be held from 29 September to 3 October 2021 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. Still maintaining a hybrid event approach that combines both offline and online activities. Therefore, “THAIFEX – Virtual Trade Show (VTS)” was created under the concept "opportunity to find products and trade negotiations with manufacturers" through the Virtual Trade Show platform (www.thaifex-vts.com) at your fingertips.

THAIFEX – Virtual Trade Show (VTS) focuses on expanding opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs who attend THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2021 “The Hybrid Edition” to have a channel to showcase their products to buyers from around the world. This platform allows access 24 hours a day, providing a virtual walk-through to view the booths and product details in 360 degrees and negotiate business with Thai entrepreneurs through Virtual – Online Business Matching (V-OBM), including communicating via Chat, Call, VDO Call 24 hours a day. THAIFEX VTS is a platform of the future of food and beverage products that support business negotiations to their full potential. The platform also supports multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones as well as adding a channel for matching trade negotiations with the VOOV Meeting system for partners in China. It enables trade negotiations with more than 4 people within 1 room, as well as a discussion forum system for buying and selling announcements to be able to contact you back and product/company recommendation system for buyers and importers to find each other more easily.

Interested parties can visit the website. www.thaifex-vts.com or ask for more information through the Department of International Trade Promotion at www.ditp.go.th or call 1169.

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About the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand
The Department of International Trade Promotion is committed to providing excellent service to Thai entrepreneurs in international business, including trade facility, cost reduction, value creation of goods and services, providing consultation for overseas market access and maintenance, as well as close cooperation with the private sector to promote Thailand as a major gateway of Asia. http://www.ditp.go.th/

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