| Product Code: ETC008385 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Thailand iron market witnessed a 12.58% growth in imports compared to 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.67% from 2020 to 2024. This increase in import momentum in 2024 may be attributed to a potential recovery in domestic demand or adjustments in trade policies, indicating a shift in market dynamics.

The Iron market in Thailand is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 0.79% by 2027, within the Asia region led by China, along with other countries like India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

The Thailand Iron Market is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period of 2025-2031. This growth is attributed mainly due to increasing demand for iron and steel products in various end-use industries such as automotive, construction and electrical & electronic appliances in the country. Moreover, rising investments from both public and private sectors towards infrastructure development are also likely to drive the market???s growth during this period. The Government of Thailand has been making significant progress in terms of developing its infrastructure as part of its long term goal for the country???s economic development which has further boosted the market demand for iron and steel products.
The construction industry in Thailand is growing at a rapid rate due to increased government focus on developing infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams etc., which have led to higher consumption of iron & steel materials by builders across different regions within the country. Additionally, urbanization coupled with a rise in disposable incomes among people has also intensified residential building activities thereby providing an impetus to overall market growth during this period.
Steel prices constantly fluctuate based upon factors like availability/ production cost/ transportation cost/ export duty rates among others thus hampering their sale especially those being imported from other countries since they become more expensive vis-a-vis domestically produced ones leading towards lower purchase index thereby restricting overall demand coming from buyers side making it difficult for them generate desired returns.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the iron market in Thailand. The country???s largest steel producer, Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI), closed its plant in Rayong due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus crisis. This closure impacted many of SSI`s suppliers, including iron ore and scrap metal providers, as well as other steel producers in Thailand who depend on SSI for their raw materials. As a result, demand for domestically produced iron products has plummeted and imports have decreased significantly.
Other key players in the Thailand iron market include Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation and Posco-Thainox Public Company Limited. Both are major suppliers of steel products to Thailand buyers; however, both companies have reported decreases in sales due to declining demand from China and other Asian countries during this time period. Additionally, several Chinese firms that supply semi-finished or finished metal components to Thailand have also seen reduced orders since the start of 2025 due to concerns over COVID-19 related disruptions along global supply chains.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Thailand Iron Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Thailand Iron Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Iron Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Types, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Thailand Iron Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Thailand Iron Market Trends |
6 Thailand Iron Market, By Types |
6.1 Thailand Iron Market, By Material Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Types, 2022-2032F |
6.1.3 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Pure Iron, 2022-2032F |
6.1.4 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Wrought Iron, 2022-2032F |
6.1.5 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Cast Iron, 2022-2032F |
6.1.6 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Pig Iron, 2022-2032F |
6.1.7 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Reduced Iron, 2022-2032F |
6.2 Thailand Iron Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Building, 2022-2032F |
6.2.3 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022-2032F |
6.2.4 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Railways, 2022-2032F |
6.2.5 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Fertilizers, 2022-2032F |
6.2.6 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Uses, 2022-2032F |
6.2.7 Thailand Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
7 Thailand Iron Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Thailand Iron Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Thailand Iron Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Thailand Iron Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Thailand Iron Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Thailand Iron Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Types, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Thailand Iron Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Thailand Iron Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Thailand Iron Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Thailand Iron Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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