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) | ||||||||||
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| 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:
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Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
