| Product Code: ETC194017 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
Thailand import trend for potassium hydroxide experienced a significant decline from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of -39.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at -4.86%. This decline could be attributed to shifting demand dynamics or changes in trade policies affecting market stability.
In the Asia region, the Potassium Hydroxide market in Thailand is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 4.07% by 2027. The largest economy is China, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

The potassium hydroxide (KOH) market size was valued at $68 million USD in 2018 and is projected to reach $89 million USD at a CAGR of 5%. This chemical compound finds its application primarily as an alkali reagent for producing soaps & detergents; it is also used widely across industries including pharmaceuticals, food processing etc. KOH has been adopted as an effective water treatment agent due to its superior properties such as high surface tension breaking ability & corrosion inhibition property which makes it ideal for wastewater treatment applications too. Moreover growing automotive sector coupled with stringent regulations on emissions have increased adoption of KOH based solutions for catalytic converters; thus positively influencing the overall market growth trends over the forecast period.
The Thailand potassium hydroxide market is driven by its essential role in various industries, including chemicals, textiles, and food processing. Potassium hydroxide`s use as a strong alkali and its versatile applications contribute to market expansion.
In the Thailand potassium hydroxide market, challenges revolve around maintaining a steady supply of potassium sources, addressing energy-intensive production processes, and minimizing environmental impacts.
The market for potassium hydroxide faced challenges due to disruptions in global trade and manufacturing. Recovery in manufacturing sectors has contributed to market improvement.
In the Thailand potassium hydroxide market, entities like Thai Central Chemical Public Co., Ltd., are engaged in producing and supplying potassium hydroxide, a versatile chemical used in various industrial processes and applications.
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 Potassium Hydroxide Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grades, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand from industries such as chemical manufacturing, soap and detergents, and food processing. |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of potassium hydroxide in the agriculture sector for fertilizers and soil amendments. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of potassium hydroxide in various applications. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the production cost of potassium hydroxide. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of potassium hydroxide. |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative chemicals and substitutes in the market. |
5 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Trends |
6 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market, By Types |
6.1 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Pallet, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market, By Grades |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Food grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of potassium hydroxide in Thailand. |
8.2 Adoption rate of potassium hydroxide in new applications or industries. |
8.3 Production capacity utilization rate of potassium hydroxide manufacturers in Thailand. |
9 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grades, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Thailand Potassium Hydroxide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |