Retail Food Sector


Retail trade is an important sector for Thailand, accounting for approximately 14 percent of
Thailand's GDP and 44 percent of total consumer expenditures in 2003. The continued
development of food retailing stores can be seen all over Thailand, especially the significant
increase in hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores. Supermarkets and
hypermarkets are the best entry points for U.S. exporters to enter Thailand's retail food
market. It is estimated that the total number of food retail outlets will rise to 350,000
outlets in 2008.
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