Thailand: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Thailand

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Thai persimmon market, when its value decreased by -46.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Thailand

For the third year in a row, Thailand recorded growth in shipments abroad of persimmons, which increased by 200% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6,147%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 4,786%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Thailand, together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +11,709.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Thailand were Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Cambodia ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +1,386.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -76.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 211% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cambodia (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, supplies from abroad of persimmons decreased by -61.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main persimmon supplier to Thailand, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+7.1% per year) and Japan (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Thailand, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+5.4% per year) and New Zealand (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 76% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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