Thailand: Laundry Machine Market 2025

Laundry Machine Market Size in Thailand

The Thai laundry machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. Laundry machine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Laundry Machine Production in Thailand

In value terms, laundry machine production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Laundry Machine Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines decreased by -37.6% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 693% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laundry machine exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 335%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X units), Pakistan (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of laundry machine exports from Thailand, together comprising 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, China, India, Singapore, Vietnam and Lao People's Democratic Republic, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +103.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for washing, bleaching or dyeing machines exports from Thailand, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cambodia totaled -22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+155.5% per year) and Pakistan (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laundry machine export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+462,019.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Laundry Machine Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, overseas purchases of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of laundry machine imports to Thailand, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest laundry machine suppliers to Thailand were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Germany, Turkey, the Czech Republic and the United States, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +39.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average laundry machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, laundry machine import price increased by +114.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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