Future of food: Thailand's food industry will boom until 2025!

Future of food: Thailand's food industry will boom until 2025!

Today, on November 22nd, 2025, the so-called “HoReCa Trend Talk” will take place as part of the “makro HoReCa 2025” event. Led by นายธนิศร์ เจียรวนนท์, President of CP Extra Group, it is all about the future of the Thai food industry, crowned by the inspiring motto “Food Infinity”. Despite the economic uncertainties, the industry is showing impressive growth figures.

In fact, the food industry in Thailand is a real long-running success. Loud mgronline There are currently over 550,000 members active in the HoReCa industry - from street food providers to small cafés and medium-sized hotels. What is particularly exciting is the increase in new entrepreneurs aged 18 to 22, which has increased by over 8% compared to the previous year. These young entrepreneurs are bringing a breath of fresh air to the scene, characterized by creative ideas and the use of technology, such as fusion cafes and fully digital delivery services.

Growth areas and innovations

The analysis of big data by Makro shows which restaurant categories are currently particularly in demand. Here is a small overview of the fastest growing areas:

• Casual Dining & Cloud Kitchen (+28%)
• Shabu und Hotpot (+25%)
• Specialty Coffee und Bäckereien (+25%)

Makro is committed to supporting its partners in the catering industry. With a clear strategy for developing its own brands such as aro and savepak, the company is helping to promote the restaurants. Another highlight is the introduction of Ready to Eat / Cook / Bake products, which are intended to counteract the labor shortage. Thanks to the Makro PRO platform, there was even a 27% increase in orders from the HoReCa group.

There is also progress in the delivery services sector. The fleet has expanded to over 3,600 vehicles and the introduction of a 3-hour express service is sure to please many customers. In addition, the “Makro Yuen Yat Hai Khun Yim Dai” project was launched to support companies, whether large or small, in economic challenges.

A look into the future

The future prospects for the food industry in Thailand are anything but bleak. “Food will never stop growing,” is the clear message from Makro. The company sees itself as a partner for Thai entrepreneurs and aims to promote unlimited growth in the food industry.

Another interesting aspect is the development of The Horeca, a provider for the hotel and catering sector that has been in existence since 2015. Offering a wide range of catering supplies, from kitchen equipment to hotel amenities, The Horeca has quickly established itself. The company grows thanks to in-depth market knowledge and offers customers professional advice. The competition doesn't sleep either; it has to compete against big names like Sysco and McLane Company.

So the question remains: How will the trends in the catering industry develop further? What do you think about the future of the food industry in Thailand? The next few months will certainly be exciting!