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Thailand's Push to Export Processed Herbal Extracts, Not Raw Herb
Thailand wants herbal exporters selling standardized extracts, not raw dried herb. Here's what that shift means for buyers sourcing supplement capsules.
Thai Herbal Skincare Exports: What First-Time Buyers Should Check
Thai herbal skincare is gaining ground abroad, but Gulf import registration still varies by country. Here is what a first-time buyer should ask before shipping.
What UAE Importers Need to Know Before Ordering Thai Cosmetics
UAE cosmetic registration is a two-step process that can take weeks. Here is what wholesale buyers should ask Thai suppliers before the first shipment ships.
What to Check Before Importing Thai Reed and Car Diffusers
Thai reed diffusers and car scent products are a growing export category. Here is what first-time buyers should check on fragrance oils, packaging, and shipping before ordering.
What Thailand's Coffee Shift Means for Instant Coffee Buyers
Thai drinkers are moving toward specialty coffee at home, but that shift says little about what still works well as an export category.
Certificate of Free Sale: What Importers of Thai Beauty Need
A Certificate of Free Sale is the export document many new buyers forget to ask about — what it covers, and why Thai suppliers get asked for it.
Importing Thai Skincare Into the Philippines: What to Check First
The Philippines requires cosmetics to be notified with its FDA before sale, and only a locally based company can file that notification — here is what that means for a buyer's first order.
Ocean Freight Swings in 2026: What Thai FMCG Buyers Should Plan For
Ocean freight rates have been swinging hard in 2026, and that hits bulky, low-value FMCG harder than small-format beauty items. Here's what buyers should ask before booking.
Indonesia's Halal Rule for Cosmetics: What Importers Need to Know
Indonesia now requires halal certification for imported cosmetics. Here's what wholesale buyers of Thai beauty products should check before placing an order.