Thailand's canned tuna exports increased 13.4% year-on-year in the first five months of this year

In 2023, Thailand exported 445,000 tons of canned tuna, a year-on-year decrease of 13.42%, and a value of US$2.0873 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.34%. Byproducts generated during the production of canned tuna have been used as raw materials for pet food manufacturing. In the first five months of this year, the export volume of dog and cat food reached 337,579 tons, an increase of 21.64% year-on-year, and the export value was US$1.071 billion, an increase of 37.60%. By converting these byproducts into pet food, not only waste generation is reduced, but also new economic value is created. In 2023, the top five markets for Thailand's canned tuna exports are: · The United States, with an export value of $820.6 billion, accounts for 23.10% of Thailand's total canned tuna exports. · Japan, with an export value of $572.7 billion, accounts for 12.33% of Thailand's total canned tuna exports. · Australia, with an export value of $726.8 billion, accounts for 8.27% of Thailand's total ...