Thailand - Chocolate and Cocoa Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chocolate Market Size in Thailand
The Thai chocolate market fell modestly to $X in 2023, shrinking 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 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Chocolate Production in Thailand
In value terms, chocolate production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Chocolate Exports
Exports from Thailand
In 2023, the amount of chocolate and cocoa products exported from Thailand surged to X tons, growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, chocolate exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Japan (X tons) was the main destination for chocolate exports from Thailand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chocolate exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).
In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chocolate and cocoa products exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average chocolate export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Chocolate Imports
Imports into Thailand
In 2023, supplies from abroad of chocolate and cocoa products decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, chocolate imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of chocolate imports to Thailand, together accounting for X% of total imports. Indonesia, Australia, the United States, Belgium, Germany, Chile, Switzerland, Italy, France and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Malaysia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest chocolate suppliers to Thailand, together comprising X% of total imports. Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, Chile and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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
The average chocolate import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, 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 chocolate 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 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
- Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
- Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
- Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
- Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
- Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)
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
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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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