Thailand: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Thailand

The Thai pulses market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Thailand

In value terms, pulses production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Thailand declined to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pulses in Thailand was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Thailand, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Thailand were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Pakistan, Canada, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Thailand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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