Thailand: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai unmanufactured tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed 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 somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Thailand

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Thailand totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco 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, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Thailand; approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Thailand, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Thailand worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported into Thailand; surging by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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