Looking to start an E-commerce business in Thailand?
69.71 M
Population
$4.31 B
E-commerce
Value
34.8 M
Number of Online Shoppers
$ 124
Average Spending
Thailand's E-commerce Facts & Figures
E-commerce has just emerged these recent years for the Thai market, however, it already recorded an impressive growth of 25% last year. As Thai consumers are gradually getting used to online shopping, there are massive growth potential for both foreign and local sellers in the market.
How to sell to Thailand
There are 3 different ways for a foreign company to enter the Thai market easily, each comes with different pros and cons. Figure out which one is the most suitable for your business.
– Sell directly through E-commerce platforms or website.
– Limited product choice, tax/duty is higher than traditional import, Cash on Delivery (CoD) service is not always supported.
– Import: Express customs by E-commerce regulations.
– Sales & Marketing: Do by yourself.
– Shipping: International shipping services.
Advisable for common products and for businesses wanting to test new markets. The products can be stocked at Hong Kong’s fulfillment hub with various cost-efficient shipping channels.
– Import goods through a local company to distribute and sell in Thailand.
– Import: The local company will be responsible for import procedures.
– Sales & Marketing: Supported by the local company.
– Shipping: Local last-mile & Cash on Delivery (CoD).
Advisable for companies who want to expand and scale up their business while being in control of the sales channels and marketing strategies.
– Sell goods in large quantity to a local distributor.
– Limited control over product branding & distribution line.
– Import: The distributor will be responsible for import procedures.
– Sales & Marketing: Executed by the distributor.
– Shipping: Local last-mile & Cash on Delivery (CoD).
Advisable for brands and manufacturers with the need to expand, but don’t have restrictions over sales channels or marketing strategies.
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More Resources
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- When Third-Party Logistics Is Right For Your Business
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