Thailand - Palm Kernel And Babassu Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Palm Kernel Oil Price in Thailand Averages $857 per Ton

Thailand Palm Kernel Oil Export Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the palm kernel oil price amounted to $857 per ton (FOB, Thailand), leveling off at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 14% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,105 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to April 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($894 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $840 per ton.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

COUNTRYExport Price of Palm Kernel Oil in Thailand (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
IndiaN/AN/A1,554N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A884942840847894
Malaysia2,1061,6921,5921,1681,0421,0299661,100849878834847840
China1,2191,5141,2461,2061,1481,117N/AN/A9991,021N/A934N/A
Average2,1051,6891,5911,1701,0491,0329661,100876903836854857

Thailand Palm Kernel Oil Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat for the major types of exported product. In April 2023, the product with the highest price was vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($1,214 per ton), while the average price for exports of vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified totaled $857 per ton.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified (-7.2%).

Thailand Palm Kernel Oil Exports

In April 2023, shipments abroad of palm kernel and babassu oil decreased by -22.5% to 17K tons for the first time since December 2022, thus ending a three-month rising trend. In general, exports recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 68% month-to-month.

In value terms, palm kernel oil exports fell markedly to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 with an increase of 68% m-o-m.

Thailand Palm Kernel Oil Exports by Type

Vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified (17K tons) was the largest type of palm kernel oil exported from Thailand, with a 99.9% share of total exports. It was followed by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (3.6 tons), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified amounted to -1.8%.

In value terms, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified ($14M) remains the largest type of palm kernel oil exported from Thailand, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($4.4K), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified amounted to -8.9%.

Thailand Palm Kernel Oil Exports by Country

Malaysia (12K tons) was the main destination for palm kernel oil exports from Thailand, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, palm kernel oil exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (5K tons), twofold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Malaysia amounted to -4.7%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($9.9M) remains the key foreign market for palm kernel oil exports from Thailand, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($4.5M), with a 31% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to Malaysia stood at -11.7%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    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
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    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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    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. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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