Thailand - Diodes, Other Than Photosensitive Or Light Emitting Diodes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingThailand's Diode Imports Drop Significantly to $351M in 2023
Thailand Diode Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes decreased by -16.9% to 10B units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -17.0% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 12B units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, diode imports reduced to $351M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +40.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $396M in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Diode in Thailand (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 66.8 | 70.5 | 68.3 | 76.0 | 85.4 | 111 | 91.9 | 110 | 145 | 172 | 164 |
| Japan | 96.6 | 79.8 | 66.7 | 72.5 | 78.9 | 72.5 | 58.5 | 45.9 | 61.0 | 51.9 | 43.9 |
| Malaysia | 32.1 | 34.7 | 28.1 | 26.5 | 29.6 | 32.6 | 25.2 | 26.7 | 32.8 | 38.0 | 28.6 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 9.0 | 7.4 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 12.8 | 18.0 | 31.2 | 28.5 |
| South Korea | 17.5 | 25.0 | 14.3 | 16.0 | 22.9 | 26.0 | 21.3 | 18.7 | 29.2 | 29.4 | 25.1 |
| Singapore | 7.0 | 13.6 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Philippines | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| United States | 2.9 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 60.0 | 11.2 | 16.5 | 18.4 | 9.0 | 10.4 | 6.5 |
| Others | 8.1 | 15.8 | 11.9 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 24.3 | 35.4 | 42.2 | 33.4 |
| Total | 246 | 258 | 217 | 228 | 308 | 291 | 250 | 269 | 346 | 396 | 351 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (5B units) constituted the largest supplier of diode to Thailand, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, diode imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (1.7B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (1.2B units), with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+13.6% per year) and Malaysia (-0.7% per year).
In value terms, China ($164M) constituted the largest supplier of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes to Thailand, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($44M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 8.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-7.6% per year) and Malaysia (-1.1% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the diode price amounted to $35 per thousand units (CIF, Thailand), rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $42 per thousand units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($105 per thousand units), while the price for South Korea ($15 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the diode market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 26112120 - Semiconductor diodes
Country coverage:
- Thailand
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
