Thailand: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Thai fruit market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Thailand

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Thailand contracted modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Thailand; which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Thailand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), ninefold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Thailand contracted modestly to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Thailand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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