Thailand is introducing new measures to regulate the import of corn to improve the quality of the products.
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Thailand is introducing new measures to regulate the import of corn to improve the quality of the products.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade of Thailand is introducing new requirements for corn importers: to take responsibility for the origin of the products, have a traceability system, and refrain from burning residues after harvesting. Non-compliance with the standards will result in restrictions.

The volume of corn imports in 2024 is expected to reach 2 million tons from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia.

10 February 2025 10 February 2025

The Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand (DFT) will introduce new measures to regulate corn imports, as reported by the Feedlot portal.

According to the ministry's approved plan, corn importers will be required to provide special documents. Primarily, this involves a certificate issued by the exporter confirming that the imported corn from specific regions does not involve burning crop residues after harvest. Furthermore, reliable evidence of a tracing system and maps indicating cultivation areas will be necessary.

Importers failing to meet these standards will face restrictions on corn imports.

Thailand is a corn-importing country for feed production, sourcing from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. On average, the total volume of shipments amounts to 1.8 million tons per year, increasing to 2 million tons in 2024. Myanmar accounts for over 70% of this volume, with shipments totaling 1.7 million tons. Laos exported 250 thousand tons of grain, while Cambodia exported 7 thousand tons.

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