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Cotton seeds market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cotton seeds in Thailand showed remarkable stability from 2018 through 2023, hovering near 2 000 t each year. Domestic production accounted for virtually the entire supply, with imports and exports contributing only marginal quantities.

A key development in 2022 was the official certification of the 'Tak Fa 7' cotton variety, bred for resistance to pests and diseases, which aimed to support smaller, sustainable farms. That same year, seed trade rules were tightened under the Plant Variety Act to guarantee farmers access to quality seeds.

Although rising world cotton prices and climate-driven supply disruptions created headwinds for the textile industry, the domestic cotton seed sector maintained its output, reflecting the effect of supportive regulations and varietal improvements.

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, 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, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 cotton seeds in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Thailand produced 2,000 tonnes of cotton seeds in 2020, showing only minor changes compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.0% decrease, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Thailand

Exports in kind, kg

Thailand's cotton seed exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country exported 28,931 kg of cotton seeds, representing a substantial increase of 49.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 1,219.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 136.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	733.1%	49.2%	136.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar and Vietnam together accounted for 96.1% of Thailand's total cotton seed exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 25-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Thailand exported cotton seeds worth 12.8 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decline of 1.3% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 324.4 thousand US dollars. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with a 96.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 151.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	151.4%	(96.0%)	(1.3%)	(53.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Myanmar was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Thailand's cotton seed exports in value terms, representing 95.8% of total flows.

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 cotton seeds to Thailand

Imports in kind, kg

Thailand imported cotton seeds totaling 5,200 kg in 2020, reflecting a strong increase of 18.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 161.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.9%	n/a	n/a	37.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the dominant and almost sole source for cotton seed imports to Thailand, holding a 99.5% share by volume.

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 market showed volatile behavior during these years. Import values peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2018, with a 3.1-fold gap between them. In 2020, Thailand's cotton seed imports amounted to 5.2 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 67.4% year-over-year.

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