Thailand - Polyamides (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 27, 2023

Average Price of Polyamide in Thailand: $3,510 per Ton

Thailand Polyamide Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the polyamide price amounted to $3,510 per ton (CIF, Thailand), approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 13% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,339 per ton. From September 2022 to May 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($6,208 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($2,156 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

COUNTRYImport Price of Polyamide in Thailand (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
Japan5,3855,3805,2005,2215,2505,2775,4466,2166,5696,0855,3936,4696,208
Singapore3,6843,4654,1345,4094,3145,2244,8715,3155,6475,1314,0074,7474,053
United States4,1534,1384,5434,7544,4914,2184,4544,2853,9613,6333,7203,6883,625
South Korea4,7394,5864,1444,2833,8483,5834,1485,6623,7383,6643,7003,6163,381
Malaysia3,8103,6233,4493,6433,2813,1473,5523,4383,3843,5813,3753,5303,084
China3,6153,8483,2983,7103,4363,2283,1143,0903,8582,7883,4592,7592,845
Taiwan (Chinese)3,6003,7793,2443,6383,5162,9893,6823,8682,8763,0113,0032,5872,623
Indonesia2,5572,5822,5532,6682,4022,3102,3462,2502,2442,0572,1442,1202,156
Average4,1084,1323,8334,3394,0963,7563,8183,9234,1123,5933,8433,5243,510

Thailand Polyamide Imports

In May 2023, polyamide imports into Thailand surged to 11K tons, growing by 17% compared with April 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 with an increase of 19% m-o-m.

In value terms, polyamide imports soared to $38M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 20% m-o-m.

Thailand Polyamide Imports by Country

China (4.6K tons), the United States (2.9K tons) and Japan (843 tons) were the main suppliers of polyamide imports to Thailand, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($13M), the United States ($10M) and Japan ($5.2M) appeared to be the largest polyamide suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +8.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyamide 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 20165450 - Polyamide -6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20165490 - Polyamides, in primary forms (excluding polyamide -6, -11, .12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12)

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  • Thailand

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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