Import intelligence · 2025 data
Polyethylene
Thailand import intelligence — who buys, how much, from where.
What this report is
Polyethylene importers in Thailand, ranked for market research.
This page previews buyer-level import intelligence for HS 3901. The paid report identifies matched Thai importers, derives each buyer's estimated import volume and market share, and shows the source-country mix behind the market.
Need the data boundary first? Read how the estimates work.
Sales and sourcing
For exporters researching Thai buyers and procurement teams comparing import markets and sourcing patterns.
Preview first
Use the visible top buyers and origins to check whether the ranking matches what you already know.
Not a contact list
No emails, phone numbers, introductions, legal evidence, KYC checks, or customs-record downloads.
Preview year
Browse data for any historical year. The full archive ships with the Historical Report.
↳ All 9 years included in the Historical Report — $199.
Market figures · 2025
Named buyers
120+
Thai companies, ranked by est. MT
Market value
$871.2M
CIF basis · 2025
Origins
34
Origins recorded in 2025
Import volume
687,060
Metric tons, net weight
Top origin
16.7%
South Korea share of volume
In 2025 Thailand imported 687,060 MT of polyethylene (HS 3901), worth $871.2M, from 34 countries, led by South Korea (16.7%). Largest named buyer by estimated import volume: First Material Science (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (about 12% of Thailand's import volume). Data through December 2025; Snapshot covers January-July 2026.
Buyer ranking · preview
Top buyers, named.
Below are three of the 120 ranked buyers, drawn from 2025 data. Volume share is rounded to the nearest whole percent. Paid report unmasks the rest.
+ Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name
| № | Importer | Share | Primary origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Material Science (Thailand) Co., Ltd. + Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name | ~12% | South Korea |
| 2 | King PAC Industrial Co., Ltd. + Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name | ~7% | Saudi Arabia |
| 3 | PCM (Thailand) Co., Ltd. + Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name | ~6% | Malaysia |
Full report covers 120 named importers . It includes estimated MT, buyer share, source-country mix, Thai names, and spreadsheet-ready CSVs.
Top source countries · 2025
Top origins shown by estimated import volume. Full origin breakdown (34 source countries) and per-importer source-country mix included in the paid report.
Market research
How is Thailand’s polyethylene import market changing?
Full calendar years through December 2025, HS 3901. This comparison stays on the latest full years when you change the buyer-preview year above. The paid Snapshot covers January-July 2026 separately. Totals and origin shares exclude Thailand-origin (TH) entries, consistent with the product report’s sourcing scope.
Thailand’s polyethylene import volume was 5.2% higher in 2025 compared with 2024. Total import value on a CIF basis was 3.1% higher over the same period. Changes in value can reflect volume, product mix and unit values; they do not measure prices paid by individual buyers.
| Full year | Net weight (MT) | Import value (USD CIF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 531,578 | $732,189,809 |
| 2024 | 653,125 | $845,170,597 |
| 2025 | 687,060 | $871,221,939 |
What does the leading origin tell us?
South Korea supplied 16.7% of Thailand’s polyethylene imports by net weight in 2025. All remaining origins together accounted for 83.3%. This describes country concentration; it does not imply a single supplier or show any individual buyer’s dependence on that origin.
For exporters and sales teams
Use the named importer preview for Polyethylene (HS 3901) to build a research shortlist. Check the 5 listed HS6 segments to match your product before comparing buyers.
For procurement and competitor research
Compare the origins used by named importers and their estimated import shares within Polyethylene. Keep material grades and product forms distinct. Net weight does not measure unit counts, dimensions or the quality required by a buyer.
Source: official Thai customs import statistics, compiled by TradeScope Asia. Market totals are distinct from modelled buyer allocations. Read the methodology and data boundaries.
The Historical Report contains the full buyer rankings, estimated buyer volumes and source-country detail across the archive. The 2026 Snapshot is not included and is sold separately. Use the sample to check the format before purchase.
The format sample uses Industrial Textile Fiber data.
Harmonised System coverage
This market spans 5 HS6 sub-segments. The PDF shows volume per segment and each buyer's split by segment; the Historical Report's detail CSV carries the HS6 code per row.
What you get
| Snapshot · $79 | Historical · $199 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data period | January-July 2026 | 2017–2025, all 9 years; 2026 Snapshot not included |
| Buyers | Named importers in the Snapshot period, ranked by estimated MT | Every buyer material in any year, year by year |
| Files | 1 PDF + 2 CSV | 1 PDF + 4 CSV + 9 per-year PDFs |
| CSV fields | Buyer (EN + Thai), rank, est. MT, share %, source countries, primary origin; buyer × origin MT and share | Buyer × year MT and share; origin × year; buyer × year × HS6 × origin MT; market totals per year |
| HS6 segments (5) | In the PDF: per segment and per buyer | In the PDF and in the detail CSV |
| Delivery | Instant download + email link, 14 days / 10 downloads | Same |
| Not included | Contacts, emails, phone numbers, prices paid | Same |
Common questions
Polyethylene buyers in Thailand.
- Who imports polyethylene into Thailand?
- TradeScope Asia identifies 120 named Thai importers of polyethylene (HS 3901), ranked by estimated import volume. The on-page preview shows the top buyers; the full report lists the matched importers with volume share and source-country mix.
- How many companies import polyethylene into Thailand?
- The 2025 data covers 120 importers of polyethylene in Thailand, sourced mainly from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore.
- What data period does the $79 Snapshot cover?
- January-July 2026 only. It is not a full calendar-year report. The $199 Historical Report covers 2017–2025, 9 full years, and is a separate file set.
- Does Historical include the 2026 Snapshot?
- No. Historical covers 2017–2025 only. The January-July 2026 Snapshot is not included and is sold separately.
- Which files do I receive?
- Snapshot: 1 PDF and 2 CSV files (buyer summary, buyer-origin detail). Historical: 1 synthesis PDF, 4 CSV files (buyer-by-year matrix, origin-by-year matrix, buyer × year × HS6 × origin detail, market totals by year) and 9 per-year PDFs. Delivered as one ZIP.
- What columns are in the CSV files?
- Snapshot buyer summary: rank, buyer name (English and Thai), estimated MT, volume share %, number of source countries, primary origin. Buyer-origin detail: buyer, origin country, estimated MT, share of the buyer's volume, share of total imports. Historical CSVs add a column per year and, in the detail file, the HS6 code.
- Is the data broken down by HS6 sub-segment?
- Yes. Polyethylene spans 5 HS6 codes. The PDF shows volume and share per HS6 and each buyer's split by segment. The Historical detail CSV carries the HS6 code per row, so you can filter by segment in a spreadsheet. The Snapshot CSVs do not include an HS6 column.
- Can I see the report structure before buying?
- Yes. The free sample report linked on this page uses the same layout and fields as the paid report, with most buyer names and figures masked. The CSV column list above matches the paid files exactly.
- How is the report delivered?
- Instantly. After Stripe checkout you get a download button and the same link by email. The link is valid for 14 days and 10 downloads. Your company licence does not expire. Buyer contact details, prices paid, and customs entries are not included.
Exporter guide
Who Imports Polyethylene Into Thailand? A Guide for Exporters
Who imports polyethylene (PE) into Thailand: the active importers, the petrochemical origins they source from, and how to read the import data before you pitch.
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