The forecasted import volumes of direct dyes and preparations based thereon to Thailand show a steady decline from 1.6051 million kilograms in 2024 to 1.5773 million kilograms in 2028. As of 2023, the import volume was 1.612 million kilograms. The year-on-year variations indicate a consistent decrease in import volumes: approximately -0.45% from 2024 to 2025, -0.44% from 2025 to 2026, -0.43% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.42% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is around -0.43% per year.

Future trends to watch for:

Environmental regulations impacting the direct dye industry and potentially reducing demand
Technological advancements in alternative dyeing methods which might affect import volumes
Shifts in textile industry demand within Thailand that could either mitigate or exacerbate the declining trend in dye imports