Thailand - Sweet Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sweet Potato Price in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Sweet Potato Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023
  2. Sweet Potato Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023
  3. Sweet Potato Imports in Thailand
  4. Sweet Potato Exports in Thailand

Sweet Potato Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average sweet potato import price amounted to $1,966 per ton, rising by 22% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 40% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,039 per ton in April 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($3,502 per ton), while the price for Lao People's Democratic Republic ($472 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Potato Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023

The average sweet potato export price stood at $797 per ton in July 2023, jumping by 18% against the previous month. Overall, the export price enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 159% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,795 per ton. From June 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($3,460 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sweet Potato Imports in Thailand

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of sweet potatoes decreased by -30.1% to 23K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 33K tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sweet potato imports plummeted to $24M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 51%.

Import of Sweet Potato in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam7.912.716.49.25.2%
Japan3.15.18.16.829.9%
Lao People's Democratic Republic3.53.37.36.321.6%
China0.21.01.01.386.6%
Cambodia0.20.2N/AN/A0.0%
Others0.40.80.60.826.0%
Total15.423.233.624.416.6%

Top Suppliers of Sweet Potato to Thailand in 2022:

  1. Lao People's Democratic Republic (13.3K tons)
  2. Vietnam (7.3K tons)
  3. Japan (1.7K tons)
  4. China (0.5K tons)

Sweet Potato Exports in Thailand

In 2022, approx. 1K tons of sweet potatoes were exported from Thailand; rising by 152% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,331% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato exports skyrocketed to $653K in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 459% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Sweet Potato in Thailand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
NetherlandsN/AN/A22.23461458.6%
Malaysia7.085.862.7117155.7%
MyanmarN/A99.440.785.2-7.4%
AustraliaN/A1.0N/A45.3573.1%
United StatesN/AN/AN/A26.10%
New ZealandN/AN/A0.323.67766.7%
Lao People's Democratic RepublicN/A45.954.1N/A17.9%
Others38.321.75.010.9-34.2%
Total45.4254185653143.2%

Top Export Markets for Sweet Potato from Thailand in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (548.1 tons)
  2. Myanmar (195.5 tons)
  3. Malaysia (163.9 tons)
  4. United States (37.8 tons)
  5. Australia (36.0 tons)
  6. New Zealand (17.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes

Country coverage:

  • Thailand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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