Thailand - Mobile Phones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Mobile Phone Price in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Mobile Phone Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2022
  2. Mobile Phone Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022
  3. Mobile Phone Imports in Thailand
  4. Mobile Phone Exports in Thailand

Mobile Phone Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2022

The average mobile phone import price stood at $180 per unit in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mobile phone import price increased by +28.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($647 per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($113 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022

The average mobile phone export price stood at $335 per unit in 2022, shrinking by -16.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $403 per unit in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($710 per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($110 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Imports in Thailand

For the third consecutive year, Thailand recorded decline in supplies from abroad of mobile phones, which decreased by -20.6% to 21M units in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The smallest decline of -1.7% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 32M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mobile phone imports shrank to $3.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.2%. Imports peaked at $4.6B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Mobile Phone in Thailand (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1.91.92.22.01.7%
Vietnam1.00.60.80.9-3.5%
Hong Kong SAR1.51.10.80.6-26.3%
Singapore0.20.20.20.314.5%
OthersN/A0.10.1N/A0.0%
Total4.63.84.13.8-6.2%

Top Suppliers of Mobile Phone to Thailand in 2022:

  1. China (12.0M units)
  2. Hong Kong SAR (5.0M units)
  3. Vietnam (3.6M units)
  4. Singapore (0.4M units)

Mobile Phone Exports in Thailand

In 2022, shipments abroad of mobile phones increased by 4% to 2.7M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at 4.6M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone exports fell to $897M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of -3.1% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $1.5B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Mobile Phone in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan981907443390-26.5%
United Arab Emirates1.650.7145185387.2%
Myanmar27.324.779.910556.7%
Netherlands9.014082.749.476.4%
Cambodia77.959.552.642.8-18.1%
Lao People's Democratic Republic67.171.449.627.4-25.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)51.170.834.225.8-20.4%
Hong Kong SAR75.679.667.424.2-31.6%
Others21151.481.746.7-39.5%
Total1,5011,4551,037897-15.8%

Top Export Markets for Mobile Phone from Thailand in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (860.8K units)
  2. Myanmar (661.6K units)
  3. Japan (558.6K units)
  4. Lao People's Democratic Republic (181.4K units)
  5. Cambodia (121.1K units)
  6. Hong Kong SAR (85.3K units)
  7. Netherlands (69.6K units)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (34.9K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone 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:

  • Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

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

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  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
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    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 VOLUME AND VALUE
  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. 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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