Thailand: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Thailand

The Thai pulses market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Thailand

In value terms, pulses production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Thailand shrank to X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 pulses were harvested in Thailand; remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Thailand, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Thailand were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Pakistan, Canada, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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