Thailand: Electronic Material Tester Market 2025

Electronic Material Tester Market Size in Thailand

In 2021, the Thai electronic material tester market decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Electronic material tester consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Electronic Material Tester Production in Thailand

In value terms, electronic material tester production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Electronic Material Tester Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electronic material tester exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X units) was the main destination for electronic material tester exports from Thailand, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, electronic material tester exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore stood at +14.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+94.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for electronic machines and appliances for testing materials exports from Thailand, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.2% per year) and Indonesia (+71.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electronic material tester export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Electronic Material Tester Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, purchases abroad of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials was finally on the rise to reach X units after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electronic material tester imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of electronic material tester to Thailand, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, electronic material tester imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled +218.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-21.5% per year) and China (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest electronic material tester suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +193.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electronic material tester import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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