Thailand: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai frozen chicken cut market decreased by -3.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Thailand

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Thailand

Frozen chicken cut exports from Thailand amounted to X tons in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Thailand, together accounting for 84% of total exports. South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Cambodia, the Netherlands and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +246.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Thailand worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Netherlands, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +259.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, the amount of frozen cuts of chicken imported into Thailand dropped slightly to X tons, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,052% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 846%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen chicken cut imports to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of -6.9%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Iran ($X) were the largest frozen chicken cut suppliers to Thailand.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of -15.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 166% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Iran stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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