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Leguminous vegetables 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 for fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables in Thailand showed remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023, with annual volume consistently near 290 000 tonnes. A peak of 297 700 tonnes was recorded in 2019, followed by a minor dip to 288 000 tonnes in 2020 before the market returned to its typical level.

In 2022, the market encountered significant headwinds from persistently high global soybean prices and a volatile Thai baht, which raised the cost of imported beans. Given Thailand's nearly total reliance on soybean imports, this cost pressure contributed to the market's stagnation, with volume holding at just 290 300 tonnes that year. Domestic production, consistently above 284 000 tonnes, provided a stable foundation throughout the period.

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 leguminous vegetables in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Thailand ranked as the 12th largest producer of leguminous vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Thailand produced 282.2 thousand tons of leguminous vegetables, representing a slight decline of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 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 leguminous vegetables from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Thailand's exports of leguminous vegetables rebounded. In 2020, the country exported 979 tons, marking a dramatic increase of 45.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 41.2%, with a CAGR of -16.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 674 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 53.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	(53.4%)	45.2%	(16.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of leguminous vegetables from Thailand were Singapore (accounting for 23.3% of exports in kind), Asia, not elsewhere specified (20.0%), and Japan (13.3%). Together, these three markets represented 56.6% of total exports in kind.

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 data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms varied significantly, with a 3.8-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Thailand exported 1 387 thousand US dollars of leguminous vegetables, up by 108.4% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 665 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 514 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 73.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	(73.5%)	108.4%	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for Thailand's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms were Singapore, Japan, and China, collectively accounting for 63.7% of total export 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 leguminous vegetables to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Thailand's imports of leguminous vegetables declined. In 2020, imports totaled 6 794 tons, reflecting a strong drop of 13.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.9%, with a CAGR of 1.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 891 tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.3%	3.9%	(13.9%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Thailand's imports of leguminous vegetables in kind, with a share reaching 72.1% 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

Thailand's imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 294 thousand US dollars, showing a strong improvement of 23.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 50.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.5%	2.8%	23.1%	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China accounted for 73.0% of Thailand's total imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms, with the remainder distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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