Thailand - Passenger Cars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Passenger Car Market Size in Thailand
In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Thai passenger car market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Passenger Car Production in Thailand
In value terms, passenger car production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
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Passenger Car Exports
Exports from Thailand
After four years of growth, overseas shipments of passenger cars decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, passenger car exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Japan (X units), Australia (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main destinations of passenger car exports from Thailand, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, the United States, Indonesia, Turkey, New Zealand and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for passenger cars exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average passenger car export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X 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 New Zealand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Passenger Car Imports
Imports into Thailand
Passenger car imports into Thailand soared to X units in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, passenger car imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of passenger car to Thailand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, passenger car imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), twofold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest passenger car suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average passenger car import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the passenger car 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 29102100 - Vehicles with spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity. 1 .500 cm., new
- Prodcom 29102230 - Motor vehicles with a petrol engine > 1 .500 cm. (including motor caravans of a capacity > 3 .000 cm.) (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
- Prodcom 29102250 - Motor caravans with a spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 3 .000 cm.
- Prodcom 29102310 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine . 1 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, s nowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
- Prodcom 29102330 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
- Prodcom 29102340 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
- Prodcom 29102353 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm.
- Prodcom 29102355 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 2 .500 cm.
- Prodcom 29102400 - Other motor vehicles for the transport of persons (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
- Prodcom 29102410 -
- Prodcom 29102430 -
- Prodcom 29102450 -
- Prodcom 29102490 -
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. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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