Thailand: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Thailand

The Thai other cereals market reduced to $X in 2021, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +11.0% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Other Cereals Production in Thailand

In value terms, other cereals production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

The average yield of other cerealses in Thailand totaled X tons per ha in 2021, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1%. Over the period under review, the average other cereals yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The other cereals harvested area in Thailand reduced to X ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, other cereals exports from Thailand rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 13% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Thailand, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +176.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Thailand, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.9% per year) and Malaysia (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 97%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were imported into Thailand; which is down by -58.8% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 127%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) was the main supplier of other cereals to Thailand, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Lao People's Democratic Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to -9.5%.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Thailand, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to -5.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 133%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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