As part of its Thailand visit, the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) delegation toured Simummuang Market, Asia’s largest fresh food hub, to draw insights for the upcoming Clark National Food Hub.
Welcomed by Simummuang’s Chief Marketing Officer Supara Pongjindathip, the delegation learned how the 55-hectare market moves over 8,000 tons of produce daily, generates more than USD 9 million in trade each day, and operates 24/7 with 4,500 vendors across 23 product zones.
Simummuang has also set benchmarks in sustainability through solar energy use, water recycling, and the development of a digital marketplace .
By learning from this model, CIAC is pushing forward its vision of making Clark the Philippines’ premier food logistics hub—linking farmers to markets, strengthening food security, and boosting regional trade.
