February 9, 2026

Malaysia allows four Thai exporters to deliver chilled and frozen pork to country

Malaysia has approved four Thai exporters to ship chilled and frozen pork and cuts to the country, with exports expected to reach ฿4 billion (US$128 million) in 2026, helping absorb Thailand's rising surplus output.

Sitthiphan Thanakiatpinyo, president of the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand, said the market opening was the result of negotiations led by Dr. Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, director-general of the Department of Livestock Development, who headed the Thai team in talks with Malaysia and worked closely with Malaysian authorities. This cooperation enabled Thai operators to pass Malaysia's establishment inspection process, after Malaysian officials travelled to Thailand to conduct on-site audits late last year.

The development, he added, reflects the strength of Thailand's livestock production system in hygiene standards, food safety, and quality control in line with international benchmarks.

Sitthiphan said the new export channel would help absorb surplus supply, as Thailand's pork output in 2026 is forecast at 24.29 million head, up from 23.49 million head in 2025. He said the additional demand from Malaysia should be an important factor in stabilising domestic pork prices.

– The Nation