Thailand - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingThailand's September 2023 Pulse Imports Plummet to $4.6M
Thailand Pulses Imports
After two months of growth, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by -54.9% to 5K tons in September 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when imports increased by 153% month-to-month.
In value terms, pulses imports declined markedly to $4.6M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 145% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Pulses in Thailand (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Myanmar | 1.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 |
| China | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Canada | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Madagascar | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Venezuela | N/A | 0.3 | N/A | 0.2 | 0.7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Argentina | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | N/A | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 |
| Others | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Total | 3.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 4.6 |
Imports by Country
In September 2023, Myanmar (2.2K tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Thailand, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Madagascar (857 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (360 tons), with a 7.2% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Madagascar (+13.6% per month) and Canada (+5.6% per month).
In value terms, Myanmar ($2.3M) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Thailand, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($469K), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.4% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar totaled +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (+1.4% per month) and Canada (+7.0% per month).
Imports by Type
In September 2023, beans (dry) (3.8K tons) constituted the largest type of pulses supplied to Thailand, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, beans (dry) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, broad beans and horse beans (dry) (560 tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by peas (dry) (518 tons), with a 10% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of beans (dry) stood at +5.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: broad beans and horse beans (dry) (+1.1% per month) and peas (dry) (+4.1% per month).
In value terms, beans (dry) ($3.2M) constituted the largest type of pulses supplied to Thailand, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by peas (dry) ($697K), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by broad beans and horse beans (dry), with a 12% share.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the pulses price stood at $921 per ton (CIF, Thailand), standing approximately at the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 4.8% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,027 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($1,385 per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($217 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulses 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:
- FCL 203 - Bambara beans
- FCL 176 - Beans, dry
- FCL 181 - Broad beans, dry
- FCL 191 - Chick-peas, dry
- FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry
- FCL 201 - Lentils, dry
- FCL 187 - Peas, dry
- FCL 197 - Pigeon peas
- FCL 211 - Pulses nes
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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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
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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
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- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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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
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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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)
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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)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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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
- Yield 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)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: 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
