Thailand: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Thailand

The Thai lentil market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Thailand

In value terms, lentil production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 81,624,300%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lentil yield in Thailand was estimated at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lentils production in Thailand totaled less than X ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils decreased by -64.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 445% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 524%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Thailand, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Maldives (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+23.2% per year) and Maldives (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Thailand, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+10.3% per year) and South Africa (+21.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, the amount of lentils imported into Thailand surged to X tons, increasing by 82% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lentil imports to Thailand, with a combined 77% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Canada, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Thailand, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+3.5% per year) and Australia (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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