Thailand: Mate Market Overview 2021

Mate Market Size in Thailand

In 2019, the Thai mate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Mate Production in Thailand

In value terms, mate production reduced notably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of mate in Thailand was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the mate harvested area in Thailand was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Thailand

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of mate decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate exports shrank markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X kg) was the main destination for mate exports from Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Fiji exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bangladesh (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Fiji totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Bangladesh (+X% per year).

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ethiopia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Fiji stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mate Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2019, purchases abroad of mate increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Malaysia (X tonnes) constituted the largest mate supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Israel (-X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Thailand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Israel (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the price for Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2019 were Brazil (482K tonnes), Argentina (263K tonnes) and Paraguay (125K tonnes), with a combined 91% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2019 were Brazil (518K tonnes), Argentina (302K tonnes) and Paraguay (126K tonnes), with a combined 99% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to Thailand?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($8.2K) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Thailand, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($988), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mate from Thailand?

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In value terms, Fiji ($416) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Thailand, comprising 10% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ethiopia ($172), with a 4.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a 4.1% share.

What is the average export price for mate in Thailand?

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In 2019, the average mate export price amounted to $2,490 per tonne, picking up by 18% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mate in Thailand?

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In 2019, the average mate import price amounted to $2,619 per tonne, increasing by 51% against the previous year.