Areca (betel) Nut Prices in Thailand
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (THB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.78 | 26.65 | ▼ 27.4% | ▼ 27.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the areca (betel) nut price in Thailand available is US$ 0.78 per kg (26.65 THB), down 27.4% year-on-year.
Thailand is the world's second-largest exporter of areca (betel) nut, shipping 76,645 tonnes valued at US$59.5 million in 2024, which accounts for 18.5% of global exports and reflects a 97.8% year-on-year increase. The country produced 38,273 tonnes in 2024, ranking seventh globally and representing 1.6% of world output. The latest export unit value is US$0.7766 per kg. Thailand is a net exporter of areca nut.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - areca (betel) nut in Thailand
Thailand is the world's second-largest exporter of areca (betel) nut, shipping 76,645 tonnes valued at US$59.5 million in 2024, which accounts for 18.5% of global exports and reflects a 97.8% year-on-year increase. The country produced 38,273 tonnes in 2024, ranking seventh globally and representing 1.6% of world output. The latest export unit value is US$0.7766 per kg. Thailand is a net exporter of areca nut.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Thailand exported $59.5M (76.6 kt) of areca (betel) nut▲ 97.8% YoY. That ranks #2 worldwide (18.5% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top areca (betel) nut exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Indonesia $119.7M · 37.3%
- #2 Thailand $59.5M · 18.5%
- #3 Myanmar $53.2M · 16.6%
- #4 Sri Lanka $38M · 11.8%
- #5 China $19.5M · 6.1%
Annual export data Thailand · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.5M | 76.6 kt | $0.78 |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 28.2 kt | $1.07 |
| 2022 | $74.8M | 63.7 kt | $1.17 |
| 2021 | $167.9M | 128.6 kt | $1.31 |
| 2020 | $75M | 48.6 kt | $1.54 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Thailand produced 38.3 kt of areca (betel) nut in 2024▲ 0% YoY. It ranks #7 among producing countries (1.6% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
areca (betel) nut is traded under Harmonized System code 0802.80. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO). Values are official reported figures.