Thailand - Frozen Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Frozen Fish Price in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Frozen Fish Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2022
  2. Frozen Fish Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022
  3. Frozen Fish Imports in Thailand
  4. Frozen Fish Exports in Thailand

Frozen Fish Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen fish import price amounted to $1,837 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1,909 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($2,100 per ton), while the price for Japan ($1,025 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nauru (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen fish export price stood at $3,379 per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,632 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($1,343 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fish Imports in Thailand

In 2022, approx. 1.4M tons of frozen fish were imported into Thailand; increasing by 6.4% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.4M tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, frozen fish imports soared to $2.6B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Frozen Fish in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)2082792302506.3%
India84.074.717122739.3%
Vietnam14813915819710.0%
Micronesia98.811816016719.1%
Japan141177157134-1.7%
Nauru11.489.0105132126.2%
China157164123129-6.3%
South Korea12110894.9113-2.3%
Vanuatu22.787.360.299.863.8%
Maldives60.870.272.587.713.0%
Kiribati48.575.762.971.013.5%
Russia35.253.470.668.825.0%
Marshall Islands34.250.847.053.416.0%
Others7358006708555.2%
Total1,9062,2862,1812,58510.7%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Fish to Thailand in 2022:

  1. Taiwan (Chinese) (138.2K tons)
  2. Japan (131.0K tons)
  3. India (130.1K tons)
  4. Micronesia (100.5K tons)
  5. Vietnam (93.9K tons)
  6. Nauru (78.0K tons)
  7. China (76.9K tons)
  8. South Korea (70.0K tons)
  9. Vanuatu (59.1K tons)
  10. Russia (51.6K tons)
  11. Maldives (49.7K tons)
  12. Kiribati (42.1K tons)
  13. Marshall Islands (34.2K tons)

Frozen Fish Exports in Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen fish decreased by -4.4% to 107K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 7.4%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 118K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fish exports amounted to $360M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export of Frozen Fish in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan195161166170-4.5%
United States29.723.838.449.318.4%
Vietnam19.17.910.336.023.5%
China33.359.622.414.4-24.4%
United Arab Emirates4.010.716.310.638.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)6.37.89.18.610.9%
Hong Kong SAR1.92.98.37.759.4%
South Korea6.35.34.96.61.6%
Seychelles2.16.03.16.142.7%
Singapore3.84.14.75.915.8%
Malaysia4.03.25.95.07.7%
Myanmar0.32.04.24.0137.1%
Qatar3.54.33.73.4-1.0%
Others52.336.938.032.3-14.8%
Total361336336360-0.1%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Fish from Thailand in 2022:

  1. Japan (32.5K tons)
  2. Vietnam (15.5K tons)
  3. United States (8.8K tons)
  4. China (8.2K tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (6.9K tons)
  6. Singapore (3.7K tons)
  7. Myanmar (3.0K tons)
  8. Malaysia (2.9K tons)
  9. South Korea (2.5K tons)
  10. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.4K tons)
  11. Hong Kong SAR (2.4K tons)
  12. Seychelles (2.3K tons)
  13. Qatar (2.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen fish 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 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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