Thailand: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in Thailand

For the fourth year in a row, the Thai transport container market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +71.8% against 2018 indices. Transport container consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Transport Container Production in Thailand

In value terms, transport container production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Transport Container Exports

Exports from Thailand

Transport container exports from Thailand skyrocketed to X units in 2022, with an increase of 116% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,339% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,243%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X units) was the main destination for transport container exports from Thailand, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, transport container exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), fivefold. Qatar (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to +64.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+11.3% per year) and Qatar (+38.6% per year).

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for transport containers exports from Thailand, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to +62.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+10.1% per year) and Qatar (+37.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average transport container export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -18.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Transport Container Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, approx. X units of transport containers were imported into Thailand; increasing by 244% against the year before. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,611% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,547% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Denmark (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of transport container imports to Thailand, with a combined 7.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +90.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest transport container suppliers to Thailand were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 13% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +75.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average transport container import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -56.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 75%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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