Wholesale Palm Oil Suppliers in Thailand

Thailand produces approximately 2.5–3.5 million tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) per year, making it the world's third-largest producer after Indonesia and Malaysia. Production is concentrated in the southern provinces of Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chumphon, Trang, and Songkhla. The Dura × Tenera hybrid (Tenera variety) dominates Thai oil palm cultivation, giving yields of approximately 18–22 tonnes of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) per hectare per year.

Thailand's domestic consumption of palm oil is significant — the country uses palm oil extensively in the food processing sector, for frying oils, margarine, and shortening, as well as in biodiesel (B10 mandate). Domestic demand typically absorbs the majority of production, with exported volumes representing the surplus after domestic consumption. Thailand is primarily a net consumer rather than net exporter, though refined palm oil (RBD olein) is exported to regional markets including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea.

Major Thai palm oil companies include: KSL Group (Kaset Thai International Sugar and Palm), TPC (Thai Palm Oil Co-operative), and several large refinery operators with integrated operations. Thai palm oil exports typically follow RSPO Mass Balance certification for international buyers, with domestic sales under the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) standards.

Export ports: Map Ta Phut Industrial Port (Rayong province, eastern Thailand) is the primary industrial port for bulk exports. Bangkok Port (Klong Toey) and Laem Chabang Port handle container-packed palm oil exports. Southern ports including Songkhla are used for regional palm oil shipments. Lead times from Thailand to destination ports: Southeast Asia 3–10 days; South Asia 10–21 days; East Asia 8–18 days; Europe 25–35 days.