Cosmetics Market in Thailand (7/19/2007)

The cosmetics market in Thailand is highly competitive. Most international manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetic products are represented in Thailand. All of them invest heavily on promotional campaigns as a way to retain their share of the market and to stimulate the industry. The structure of the market is comprised of four highly competitive sectors: hair care, make-up, skin care and perfume. Cosmetic products from the US lead the import market with 22 percent. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Aircraft and Part Industry (6/26/2007)

Market potential for aircraft and parts in Thailand is high given the expansion of commercial airlines, new low-cost airlines, and upgrade and repair of military aircraft. Thailand relies on imported aircraft and parts to support the relatively high number of aircraft currently operated by local airlines and Thai government agencies including the military. Thailand’s flag carrier, Thai Airways, is among those driving demand with a five-year plan to buy 20 more aircraft to replace its aging aircraft fleet. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Environmental Technology Industry (6/19/2007)

The total market size of the environmental technology industry of Thailand has been estimated at $2 billion USD per year. The major players in the environment sector are the government sector (40%)and the private sector (60%). Construction and engineering service costs make up about 85% of the market size. The average market size of environmental equipment is about $300-$400 million USD per year and the growth rate is about 5%-10%. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Dental Equipment and Accessories (6/18/2007)

Thailand’s market for dental devices and accessories grew 23 percent in 2006 and is expected to grow over 20 percent between 2007 and 2008. Dental devices and accessories from the United States are very well received and account for 27 percent of total imports. Most international manufacturers of dental devices are represented in Thailand. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Broadcasting Industry in Thailand (6/4/2007)

The television and radio broadcasting sector in Thailand falls under the control of three major government bodies, the Mass Communications Organization of Thailand (MCOT), the Public Relations Department of Thailand (PRD), and the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television (RTA). These three largest players own more than two-third of the airwaves nationwide. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Airport and Ground Support Equipment (6/1/2007)

Market potential for Airport and Ground Support (APG) equipment in Thailand is high given the relatively high number of airports, 35 domestic and international airports. Annually these airports handle over 350 thousand aircraft movements, 50 million passengers, an about 1.2 million tons of cargo. Estimated annual growth rates are about 12 percent for passengers and three percent for cargo. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Tool and Die Industry (6/1/2007)

Thailand’s tool and die industry has an estimated value of USD 2,632 million and is expected to double to more than USD 5,000 million by 2013. The expansion of foreign direct investment in the automotive and the electrical/electronics industries is a major demand drivers for the tool and die industry. With these industries targeting the world market, they require quality tool and die to manufacture products that meet global standard.. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Electronic Industry in Thailand (5/3/2007)

Not only is Thailand the largest manufacturing base of Hard Disk Drive (HDD) in the global market, it is also one of the largest assembly bases in Southeast Asia for integrated circuit (IC) and semiconductors. In correspondence with the strong growth of export and domestic-oriented industries, manufacturing productions expanded by 6.1% in 2006 up from 5.2% in 2005.. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Clinical Laboratory Testing Devices and Equipment (4/11/2007)

Thailand’s market for clinical laboratory testing devices and equipment grew by an estimated seven percent in 2006 and is expected to maintain steady growth of ten percent between 2007 and 2008. Imported clinical laboratory testing equipment and accessories are perceived as having superior quality. Products from the United States are very well received and account for 41 percent of total market share. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Water Pollution Control in Thailand (3/1/2007)

The current total market size for wastewater treatment is estimated at about $1.09 billion USD, with an average growth rate of about 10% per year (government sector $436 million USD, private sector $654 million USD). In general, construction and engineering services costs are 85% of the project with the remaining 15% for equipment. Thus, the market for wastewater treatment equipment is about $164 million USD. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Franchising in Thailand (2/28/2007)

The franchise industry is still very popular among Thai investors and has been successful in the Thai market. There are many investors looking for opportunities in this sector because it is perceived as an attractive and relatively safe form of investment. According to local industry sources, there were approximately 435 franchise systems operating about 30,000 units in
2006 with a total value of about$2.3 billion USD. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

Food Supplement Market (1/7/2007)

The food supplement market in Thailand has grown approximately 15% in 2006 and is expected to grow at the same rate next year. Demand for health supplement and vitamin products remains high and continues to grow, while demand for weight loss and dietary supplements is decreasing. Health consciousness among the Thai people is strong and growing, signaling continuing growth potential for the market. Click here to access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library