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Thailand: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in Thailand

The Thai chicory market shrank notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -45.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a sharp slump. Chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicory Production in Thailand

In value terms, chicory production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Chicory Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2019, overseas shipments of chicory decreased by -80% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicory exports fell significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for chicory exports from Thailand, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, chicory exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +12.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicory exports from Thailand, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +82.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, picking up by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-10.0%).

Chicory Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2019, supplies from abroad of chicory decreased by -27.4% to X kg, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 2.5%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicory imports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2013, the United States (X tons) was the main chicory supplier to Thailand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +2.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicory to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +18.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2013, the average chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +15.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2013, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +15.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chicory in the world?

Belgium remains the largest chicory consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 66% of total volume. Moreover, chicory consumption in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the Netherlands, sixfold. France ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of chicory in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chicory production was Belgium, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, chicory production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands, sixfold. France ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chicory to Thailand?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of chicory to Thailand.

What are the leading importers of chicory from Thailand?

In value terms, Germany $572) remains the key foreign market for chicory exports from Thailand.

What is the average export price for chicory in Thailand?

The average chicory export price stood at $3,269 per ton in 2019, which is down by -43.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chicory in Thailand?

The average chicory import price stood at $3,753 per ton in 2013, jumping by 15% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chicory 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 459 - Chicory roots

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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024