Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Thailand showed moderate fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, starting at 4 188 t and gradually increasing to 4 302 t. After a slight contraction in 2019 and 2021, the market recovered each time, ending the period with a stable upward trend.

Industry initiatives to enhance swine production standards and supply chain efficiency supported the market in 2023. The National Swine Raisers Association and CPF delivered five cleaning and disinfection centers under a public-private partnership, while Betagro expanded its High Animal Biosecurity model to 17 zones. These measures, along with the Department of Livestock Development's resolution of imported offal supply chain constraints, contributed to maintaining stable production volumes for processed pork.

In 2024, regulatory changes requiring licenses for all meat sellers, both online and offline, were implemented, potentially reshaping distribution channels. The growth of modern retail and ready-to-eat food markets also continued to influence meat consumption patterns in the country.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

In Thailand, production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork reached 4 349 t in 2018, marking the highest level in recent years. However, output fell to 4 138 t in 2019, representing a significant decline of 4.9%. By 2020, production had recovered slightly to 4 272 t, showing a moderate year-on-year increase of 3.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork production in Thailand peaked at 18 667 K $ US in 2018. In 2019, it dropped sharply to 12 564 K $ US, a decline of 32.7%. By 2020, output value had risen to 14 423 K $ US, reflecting a robust increase of 14.8% compared to the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 15.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

Thailand's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volume stood at 127.4 t, down by 37.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 68.9%, with an annualized rate of 32.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Thailand's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms were Cambodia, accounting for 33.2% of exports, the Netherlands at 29.7%, and Aruba at 20.5%. Together, these three markets represented 83.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Thailand's export value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 430 K $ US, marking a steep decline of 30.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 73.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, the Netherlands, Cambodia, and Aruba were the top three markets for Thailand's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, collectively accounting for 74.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

Thailand's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, import volume was 156.4 t, showing a solid decrease of 20.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 54.2%, with an annualized rate of 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the largest source of Thailand's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms, contributing 52.4% of imports. China followed with 17.5%, and Spain with 7.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Thailand imported 1 712 K $ US of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, reflecting a slight increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. The import value peaked at 2 064 K $ US in 2018, then dropped to 1 694 K $ US in 2019, a decline of 17.9%. From 2017 to 2020, overall import value decreased by 14.8%, with an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy led Thailand's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, accounting for 55.2% of imports. Spain contributed 17.0%, and China 3.7%. Combined, these three countries represented 75.9% of total import flows.

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

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