Thailand: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Thailand

The Thai grapefruit market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Thailand

In value terms, grapefruit production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapefruits in Thailand amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 11% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 68%. The grapefruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grapefruit harvested area in Thailand reduced to X ha in 2022, waning by -5.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 13%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapefruits increased by 8.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 98%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Thailand, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-2.0% per year) and Vietnam (+65.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from Thailand, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +28.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+27.0% per year) and Vietnam (+68.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 (+29.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of grapefruits decreased by -73.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12,520%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 11,252%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cambodia (X tons) was the main supplier of grapefruit to Thailand, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Cambodia stood at -11.2%.

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Cambodia amounted to -13.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cambodia amounted to -2.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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