Thailand Market Overview
Population
69.95 million
GDP (2021)
USD 505.98 billion
Per Capita GDP
USD 7,233.4
GDP Growth
1.6%
Source: World Bank 2021 (https://data.worldbank.org/)
Thailand Imports
The following information is a snapshot in time to give you a general overview of Thailand’s top importing products. This information is sourced from FAO Globefish market profile for Thailand (2020). Some of this information may change from time to time, therefore we encourage you to go directly to FAO Globefish for the most up-to-date information.
Imports – Top 10 Products (Value)
1
Skipjack, stripe-bellied bonito
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.43 )
USD 765 934 500
2
Squid, cuttlefish
frozen
(HS 0307.43 )
USD 387 813 850
3
Mackerel
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.54)
USD 283 866 570
4
Albacore or longfinned tunas
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.41 )
USD 220 252 850
5
Yellowfin tunas
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.42)
USD 179 749 780
6
Tunas, skipjack, bonito
prepared or preserved; whole or in pieces
(HS 1604.14)
USD 156 044 910
7
Fish, other than species in 0304
frozen meat; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0304.99)
USD 118 855 460
8
Atlantic, Danube salmon
fresh or chilled; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0302.14)
USD 113 328 940
9
Fish, other than species in 0303
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.89)
USD 106 537 410
10
Sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.53)
USD 103 063 800
Source: FAO Globefish Market Profile for Thailand – 2020 (https://www.fao.org/in-action/globefish/countries/en/
Globefish provides information and analysis for global trade in fish and fish products. Search for information about the size of the market, the top imported product and formats as well as other important market information. The information here is a snapshot from 2020 – check the link for more recent information.
FRDC Trade Database
Australian Exports to Thailand
This database provides a wealth of seafood exporting and importing information with the ability to look at seafood production and trade data.
The database allows you to filter the data by year, export market destination and species. You also have the option to look at the data by seafood trade value or volume.
The FRDC database sources information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Seafood Specific Information
Micor Importing Requirements
Micor (Fish) sets out the know importing country requirements, which differ from or are additional to Australian export conditions and which must be met to gain market access.
Seafood Export Program Report
The latest summary report from the Australian Government on registrations, export shipments and markets, exports by product, and exports.
Abalone in Thailand
Generic information about exporting to Thailand
Austrade Export Market Profile
To view a market profile that outlines information on doing business with Thailand, news and insights, events, and information about visiting Thailand.
Free Trade Agreement
The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) is one of two FTAs that Australian businesses van use to trade with Thailand. As a member of ASEAN Thailand is also part of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)
DFAT Thailand Brief
Information about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and foreign relations.
Relevant Thailand Based Authorities
Thailand Ministry of Commerce
Thai Customs
Thailand Ministry of Finance
Thailand Revenue Department
Thailand Board of Investment
Export Market Reports
Are you looking to diversify your seafood export markets, but not sure if a market is right for you and your business? SIA has developed a series of FREE market summaries and supply chain guides to help producers gain valuable insights into new markets and make informed business decisions.