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Beans market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled beans in Thailand displayed relative stability from 2018 to 2023, hovering between 276,900 and 285,300 tonnes. It reached a peak of 285,300 tonnes in 2019 before declining to 276,900 tonnes in 2020, then recovering modestly to settle at 278,600 tonnes by 2023.

In 2022, the market was influenced by high import prices for soybeans, as Thailand relies on imports for 99% of its soybean supply, linking domestic costs to global trends. This price environment coincided with a steady market volume of 280,300 tonnes for fresh beans that year.

Moving into 2024, the expansion of modern retail channels and the recovery of the ready-to-eat food sector following the COVID-19 pandemic began shaping distribution networks for fresh produce, including beans.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand ranked as the world's eighth-largest producer of beans.

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Thailand produced 277.1 thousand tonnes of beans, which was a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	2.4%	(2.9%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

Thailand's bean exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 195.8 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 43.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 87.8%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 23.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	7.7%	43.4%	23.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Laos, China, and Myanmar were the primary markets for Thailand's bean exports in volume terms, accounting for 21.2%, 20.0%, and 16.7% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 57.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Thailand's bean exports in value terms amounted to 225.8 thousand US dollars, marking a 61.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 60.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 140.1 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.9%	(30.9%)	61.1%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the export market in value terms was diverse. Malaysia, Myanmar, and Laos accounted for 17.7%, 10.4%, and 9.3% of exports, respectively, totaling only 37.4% of overall flows. The remaining 62.6% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

Import levels showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, imports peaked at 55.2 tonnes, while the lowest point was in 2017, resulting in a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Thailand imported 39.4 tonnes of beans, a 28.7% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a dramatic rise of 1 064.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.9%	1 064.0%	(28.7%)	128.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand's bean imports in volume terms were entirely concentrated on Indonesia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility over the observed years. The highest value was recorded in 2019, while the lowest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 8.2 times. In 2020, Thailand's bean import value stood at 36.5 thousand US dollars, a 38.2% drop from 2019. The maximum value occurred in 2019 at 59.1 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 374.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.2%	374.6%	(38.2%)	71.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia dominated Thailand's bean imports in value terms, holding an 81.6% share of total flows. The remaining portion was fragmented across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io