DITP Halal Export Promotion
DITP Halal Export Promotion is the Department of International Trade Promotion-led Thai halal-product export-promotion programme. Targets Muslim-majority export markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt), and Bangladesh. Coordinates with Halal Standard Institute Thailand (HSIT), Sheikhul-Islam Office, and CICOT (Central Islamic Council of Thailand) on supply-chain halal-certification. Anchor of Thailand's structural halal-food and halal-cosmetic export tier.
Profile overview
DITP Halal Export Promotion is the Department of International Trade Promotion-led Thai halal-product export-promotion programme. Targets Muslim-majority export markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt), and Bangladesh. Coordinates with Halal Standard Institute Thailand (HSIT), Sheikhul-Islam Office, and CICOT (Central Islamic Council of Thailand) on supply-chain halal-certification. Anchor of Thailand's structural halal-food and halal-cosmetic export tier.
Business segments / Programs
Halal Food Export
Processed food and ready-meals
Thailand exports halal-certified processed food valued at USD 3.8B annually. Key categories: canned tuna, chicken products, frozen ready-meals, and instant noodles targeting the Middle East, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Halal Cosmetics
Beauty and personal-care exports
Halal cosmetics and personal-care exports reached USD 350M in 2023. Products certified under HSIT and CICOT standards for Muslim-majority markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bangladesh.
Certification Facilitation
HSIT and CICOT coordination
DITP coordinates with Halal Standard Institute Thailand and CICOT for supply-chain halal-certification audits. Over 5,000 Thai product lines carry active HSIT certification as of 2024.
Sector position — Thai halal export peers
Role
Government promotion agency
Key markets
Middle East, ASEAN, Bangladesh
Est. export value
USD 3.8B+ facilitated
Role
Halal chicken and processed food
Key markets
Middle East, EU
Est. export value
USD 900M+ halal segment
HSIT (Halal Standards Institute)
Role
Halal certification body
Key markets
Thailand domestic
Est. export value
5,000+ certified product lines
| Entity | Role | Key markets | Est. export value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DITP Halal Export Promotion | Government promotion agency | Middle East, ASEAN, Bangladesh | USD 3.8B+ facilitated |
| Charoen Pokphand Foods | Halal chicken and processed food | Middle East, EU | USD 900M+ halal segment |
| Thai Union Group | Halal tuna and seafood | Middle East, USA | USD 400M+ halal segment |
| HSIT (Halal Standards Institute) | Halal certification body | Thailand domestic | 5,000+ certified product lines |
Watchpoints 2025-2026
Market access
Saudi Arabia Saber integration
Saudi Arabia's Saber platform requires conformity certificates linked to SASO. DITP is facilitating Thai exporters' readiness for mandatory digital halal-certificate integration.
Competition
Malaysian and Indonesian competition
Malaysia (JAKIM) and Indonesia (BPJPH) are tightening mutual-recognition standards. Thai exporters using HSIT certification may need additional bilateral recognition agreements.
Policy
Halal hub national strategy
Thailand's National Halal Hub 2027 targets USD 5B in halal exports by increasing CICOT-certified SME manufacturers from 1,200 to 2,500 over three years.
Related Market profiles
Peers, parents, partners, agencies, and other Halal Export actors.
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Halal Food Standard Thailand (Poultry)
Halal Standard Institute Thailand; coordinates poultry-export halal certification under Sheikhul-Islam Office.
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Halal Standards Institute of Thailand
Thai halal standards and certification authority linked to national Islamic governance.
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Charoen Pokphand Foods
CP Group's agri-food flagship; FY2024 revenue ~ $16.8-600B; pork, chicken, aquaculture, processed foods, pet food across 18 countries.
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Halal Food Standard Thailand (Poultry)
Halal Standard Institute Thailand; coordinates poultry-export halal certification under Sheikhul-Islam Office.
competitor
Halal Standards Institute of Thailand
Thai halal standards and certification authority linked to national Islamic governance.
competitor
Charoen Pokphand Foods
CP Group's agri-food flagship; FY2024 revenue ~THB 580-600B; pork, chicken, aquaculture, processed foods, pet food across 18 countries.