Thailand: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Thailand

The Thai poultry market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Thailand

In value terms, poultry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of poultry in Thailand stood at X kg per head, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Thailand fell modestly to X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, exports of poultry from Thailand amounted to X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, poultry imports into Thailand reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest poultry suppliers to Thailand were Hungary ($X), France ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Australia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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