Southeast AsiaTier 2 — Significant Market

Thailand

Halal Market: $15B
Muslim Pop.: 7%
Muslims: 5M
Market CAGR: 11.0%

Market Overview

Total Population: 71M
Muslim Population: 5M (7%)
Halal Market Size: $15B
Market Growth (CAGR): 11.0%
GDP (USD): $500B

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority: Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
Certification Required: No — Voluntary
Key Legislation: CICOT Halal certificate accepted by JAKIM, BPJPH, GCC

Industry

Top Halal Sectors

Halal Food ExportsTourismCosmetics

Key Organisations

CICOT

Central Islamic Council — certification

Halal Science Center (HSC)

Chulalongkorn University — halal science

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports: Canned tuna, chicken (IQF), processed halal food, canned fruits, shrimp
Government Incentives: BOI investment promotions; Halal Industrial Estate (Southern Thailand)

Key Trade Agreements

ASEAN FTARCEPThailand-EFTA

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness: Growing — concentrated in South

Key Trends

•Asia Halal Crown 4-year plan
•CICOT-certified products to 15 countries (Oct 2024)
•Canned tuna halal export leader

Events in Thailand

Mega Halal Bangkok

Jul 15, 2026

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Grand Halal Bangkok

Jul 15, 2026

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THAIFEX-Anuga Asia

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Companies in Thailand

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF)

manufacturer

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Thai Union Group

manufacturer

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Betagro Group

manufacturer

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Halal Certifiers in Thailand

Central Islamic Council of Thailand

CICOT

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🇹🇭 Thailand At a Glance

ISO Code: TH
Region: Southeast Asia
Market Tier: Tier 2
Cert. Required: No
Market Size: $15B

Market Statistics

Population

71M

Muslims

Muslim %

CAGR

11.0%

Market Size

$15B

Official Authority

Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)

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