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Udon Thani: business opportunity & risk index

乌隆府 · อุดรธานี · Northeast
Top-opportunity industryIndustrial productsOpportunity 70

Province at a glance

GPP (THB million)111,264Rank 24 of 77
Income per head (THB/yr)88,673Rank 50 of 77
Population1,254,772Rank 12 of 77
Visitors3,720,457Rank 19 of 77

Scores for the 12 industries

IndustryOpportunityRiskNational rankSmallMediumLarge
Industrial products702727/777173—
Food & beverage manufacturing651849/77766961
Consumer products633038/7471——
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)614035/76616758
Technology products583130/4767——
Agribusiness502455/7660—40
Transportation & logistics501924/775352—
Wholesale & retail491338/77534549
Property & construction461343/77504634
Financials422652/7243——
Hotels, restaurants & leisure391837/76473447
Other services361476/77403223

Business survival (share still operating 1–5 years after founding)

IndustryYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 55-yr Small5-yr Medium5-yr Large
Agribusiness100.0%100.0%90.0%90.0%80.0%80.0%——
Food & beverage manufacturing100.0%88.5%88.5%88.5%88.5%87.5%100.0%100.0%
Consumer products100.0%100.0%100.0%88.9%88.9%88.9%——
Industrial products100.0%100.0%100.0%93.5%89.1%88.6%100.0%—
Technology products100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Property & construction100.0%96.7%93.0%89.2%85.7%85.6%100.0%100.0%
Transportation & logistics100.0%97.7%93.2%90.9%90.9%90.9%——
Wholesale & retail99.5%97.2%93.4%88.5%84.5%84.2%100.0%100.0%
Hotels, restaurants & leisure100.0%95.6%84.4%83.3%80.0%79.3%100.0%100.0%
Financials100.0%100.0%94.7%78.9%73.7%73.7%——
Other services100.0%96.3%90.4%87.0%81.2%81.2%——
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Show survival for the 44 sub-industries
Sub-industryYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 55-yr Small5-yr Medium5-yr Large
Agribusiness100.0%100.0%90.0%90.0%80.0%80.0%——
Crop farming100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Livestock100.0%100.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%——
Fishery & aquaculture100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%0.0%——
Mixed farming————————
Agricultural support services100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Forestry, logging & hunting————————
Food & beverage manufacturing100.0%88.5%88.5%88.5%88.5%87.5%100.0%100.0%
Food100.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.4%100.0%100.0%
Non-alcoholic beverages100.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%——
Alcoholic beverages100.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%——
Consumer products100.0%100.0%100.0%88.9%88.9%88.9%——
Apparel100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Jewelry & accessories————————
Furniture100.0%100.0%100.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%——
Office & household goods————————
Personal products100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Musical instruments & sporting goods————————
Games & toys————————
Pharmaceuticals————————
Tobacco products————————
Industrial products100.0%100.0%100.0%93.5%89.1%88.6%100.0%—
Automotive100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Auto parts100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%50.0%50.0%——
Transport equipment————————
Industrial materials & machinery100.0%100.0%100.0%85.7%85.7%85.7%——
Packaging & other production inputs100.0%100.0%100.0%91.7%91.7%90.0%100.0%—
Paper & printing materials100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Petrochemicals & chemicals100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Steel100.0%100.0%100.0%91.7%83.3%83.3%——
Construction materials100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Technology products100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Electronic components100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%——
Technology equipment————————
Property & construction100.0%96.7%93.0%89.2%85.7%85.6%100.0%100.0%
Construction contracting100.0%96.7%93.7%89.9%85.8%85.7%100.0%100.0%
Property development100.0%96.6%89.8%86.4%85.2%85.2%——
Transportation & logistics100.0%97.7%93.2%90.9%90.9%90.9%——
Transportation & logistics100.0%97.7%93.2%90.9%90.9%90.9%——
Wholesale & retail99.5%97.2%93.4%88.5%84.5%84.2%100.0%100.0%
General wholesale & retail99.5%97.1%93.0%88.3%84.4%84.3%100.0%100.0%
Car & motorcycle dealers100.0%97.5%97.5%90.0%85.0%83.3%100.0%100.0%
Hotels, restaurants & leisure100.0%95.6%84.4%83.3%80.0%79.3%100.0%100.0%
Hotels & tourism100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Restaurants100.0%87.0%82.6%82.6%73.9%72.7%—100.0%
Recreation100.0%98.0%79.6%77.6%75.5%75.5%——
Financials100.0%100.0%94.7%78.9%73.7%73.7%——
Banking, investment & insurance100.0%100.0%94.7%78.9%73.7%73.7%——
Other services100.0%96.3%90.4%87.0%81.2%81.2%——
Medical100.0%100.0%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%——
Media & publishing100.0%97.3%92.7%86.4%82.7%82.7%——
Specialized services100.0%95.2%88.2%87.2%79.7%79.7%——
Machinery repair & installation100.0%100.0%100.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%——
Car & motorcycle repair100.0%100.0%100.0%91.7%83.3%83.3%——
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Survival = share of a cohort of new firms still operating in year N. “—” means too few firms.

Market indicators by industry

IndustryMarket size (THB m)Concentration (HHI)5-yr survivalAvg. net marginAvg. initial investment (THB m)
Agribusiness242,404national market0.04580.0%0.1%28.5
Food & beverage manufacturing2,464,037national market0.00688.5%-0.5%35.2
Consumer products1,624,101national market0.01488.9%-3.9%25.1
Industrial products12,058,429national market0.02189.1%1.3%7.4
Technology products1,054,695national market0.050100.0%7.8%29.4
Property & construction8,5540.07585.7%3.4%9.7
Transportation & logistics1,7130.07290.9%2.8%8.8
Wholesale & retail64,5580.01384.5%1.2%11.5
Hotels, restaurants & leisure1,0020.05980.0%-14.7%26.8
Financials4010.14173.7%8.9%2.9
Other services5,2040.08581.2%4.9%7.3
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,468national market0.025100.0%12.6%23.7
Market indicators for Small firms
IndustryMarket size (THB m)Concentration (HHI)5-yr survivalAvg. net marginAvg. initial investment (THB m)OpportunityRisk
Agribusiness242,4040.04580.0%2.6%10.86024
Crop farming25,9610.093100.0%3.8%3.96423
Livestock196,1630.06775.0%2.4%24.35013
Agricultural support services8,9220.067100.0%2.4%5.66344
Food & beverage manufacturing2,464,0370.00687.5%0.9%10.37620
Food2,122,1040.00894.4%0.9%13.37613
Non-alcoholic beverages138,4210.06675.0%-9.6%1.14524
Consumer products1,624,1010.01488.9%-3.9%21.67130
Apparel379,4980.005100.0%3.0%45.75937
Jewelry & accessories110,0760.091—4.1%—72—
Furniture66,2570.01175.0%-39.0%5.56540
Office & household goods465,8160.077—-58.9%2.370—
Personal products246,3520.053100.0%9.0%1.26226
Pharmaceuticals326,8900.136—-6.4%8.070—
Industrial products12,058,4290.02188.6%-0.2%6.97130
Auto parts1,290,8830.00850.0%-0.4%6.87621
Industrial materials & machinery1,074,8190.02485.7%-15.1%10.07011
Packaging & other production inputs1,149,9590.00690.0%0.4%6.86218
Paper & printing materials383,0100.021100.0%6.3%3.2709
Petrochemicals & chemicals4,363,9020.134100.0%-1.7%3.96123
Steel1,551,6050.05583.3%3.6%7.26320
Construction materials147,0350.014100.0%2.2%10.65011
Technology products1,054,6950.050100.0%7.8%29.46731
Electronic components500,0800.026100.0%7.8%29.47022
Property & construction8,5540.07585.6%4.6%6.05015
Construction contracting7,9100.08885.7%6.3%3.45014
Property development6430.07485.2%-5.0%21.94814
Transportation & logistics1,7130.07290.9%2.7%7.95321
Transportation & logistics1,7130.07290.9%2.7%7.95313
Wholesale & retail64,5580.01384.2%1.1%8.85314
General wholesale & retail49,7730.01884.3%1.2%6.75311
Car & motorcycle dealers14,7850.04983.3%0.9%35.45113
Hotels, restaurants & leisure1,0020.05979.3%-7.4%18.34718
Hotels & tourism5230.105100.0%-7.4%51.94610
Restaurants4650.13972.7%-0.3%2.43419
Recreation140.34575.5%-162.9%3.44530
Financials4010.14173.7%8.9%2.94326
Banking, investment & insurance4010.14173.7%8.9%2.94223
Other services5,2040.08581.2%6.8%2.74017
Medical2,6240.20292.3%0.0%12.7326
Media & publishing1250.08282.7%10.4%2.25217
Specialized services2,1970.18779.7%8.9%2.25217
Machinery repair & installation180.39850.0%21.1%1.35743
Car & motorcycle repair2400.10983.3%3.9%2.53913
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%0.2%10.26141
Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%0.2%10.26640
Market indicators for Medium firms
IndustryMarket size (THB m)Concentration (HHI)5-yr survivalAvg. net marginAvg. initial investment (THB m)OpportunityRisk
Agribusiness———————
Food & beverage manufacturing2,464,0370.006100.0%0.8%252.5699
Food2,122,1040.008100.0%0.8%252.5654
Consumer products———————
Industrial products12,058,4290.021100.0%3.8%27.97322
Packaging & other production inputs1,149,9590.006100.0%3.4%53.5619
Petrochemicals & chemicals4,363,9020.134—61.1%1.172—
Construction materials147,0350.014—1.4%3.650—
Technology products———————
Property & construction8,5540.075100.0%0.7%35.7465
Construction contracting7,9100.088100.0%0.7%45.0454
Property development6430.074—0.0%27.350—
Transportation & logistics1,7130.072—3.1%50.552—
Transportation & logistics1,7130.072—3.1%50.551—
Wholesale & retail64,5580.013100.0%1.0%238.7456
General wholesale & retail49,7730.018100.0%-1.5%214.1422
Car & motorcycle dealers14,7850.049100.0%1.3%282.4408
Hotels, restaurants & leisure1,0020.059100.0%-11.7%404.13412
Hotels & tourism5230.105100.0%-11.7%404.13312
Financials———————
Other services5,2040.085—2.0%168.832—
Medical2,6240.202—2.0%142.227—
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%60.0%147.46745
Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%60.0%147.47044
Market indicators for Large firms
IndustryMarket size (THB m)Concentration (HHI)5-yr survivalAvg. net marginAvg. initial investment (THB m)OpportunityRisk
Agribusiness242,4040.045—-205.2%875.940—
Crop farming25,9610.093—-205.2%875.944—
Food & beverage manufacturing2,464,0370.006100.0%-1.7%786.96114
Food2,122,1040.008100.0%-1.7%786.9619
Consumer products———————
Industrial products———————
Technology products———————
Property & construction8,5540.075100.0%2.7%1,120.2349
Construction contracting7,9100.088100.0%2.7%1,679.8348
Property development6430.074—0.8%0.952—
Transportation & logistics———————
Wholesale & retail64,5580.013100.0%2.4%139.8496
General wholesale & retail49,7730.018100.0%3.5%92.1503
Car & motorcycle dealers14,7850.049100.0%0.0%330.4386
Hotels, restaurants & leisure1,0020.059100.0%-47.0%3.24713
Hotels & tourism5230.105100.0%-271.3%5.0477
Restaurants4650.139100.0%-42.6%1.43012
Financials———————
Other services5,2040.085—3.2%1,015.423—
Medical2,6240.202—3.2%1,312.820—
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%26.7%422.15839
Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)766,4680.025100.0%26.7%422.16238

Market size: total revenue of firms in the industry (industries marked “national market” are measured nationwide). Lower HHI means a more fragmented, competitive market (below 0.15 competitive, above 0.25 highly concentrated). Survival rate: share of firms still operating.

What makes up the scores (0–100)

IndustryOpportunity componentsRisk components
Market sizeCompetitionMarket stageLabour shortageInitial investmentProfitabilityFS scoreVulnerability to economySurvival risk
Agribusiness1010033966229113920
Food & beverage manufacturing1001000987627231812
Consumer products6610033495413285211
Industrial products10010033971634165511
Technology products43993399646111810
Property & construction0993398214322314
Transportation & logistics098097194018309
Wholesale & retail31000962534131016
Hotels, restaurants & leisure09809858034020
Financials0991009566546526
Other services08110092164916819
Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)3110033975180211000

Each component score shows how much it adds to the opportunity (or risk) index. A high “competition” score means competition is weak and newcomers have room; a high “labour shortage” score means staff are easier to find.

Sub-industries (by opportunity)

Sub-industryIndustryOpportunityRiskNational rank5-yr survivalConcentration (HHI)Avg. net margin
Auto partsIndustrial products742119/4550.0%0.008-0.4%
Jewelry & accessoriesConsumer products7202/45—0.0914.1%
Petrochemicals & chemicalsIndustrial products712436/72100.0%0.13424.4%
Office & household goodsConsumer products70012/40—0.077-58.9%
Paper & printing materialsIndustrial products69916/72100.0%0.0216.3%
PharmaceuticalsConsumer products68017/56—0.136-6.4%
Industrial materials & machineryIndustrial products681137/6485.7%0.024-15.1%
Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)Other businesses (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)664029/76100.0%0.02512.6%
FoodFood & beverage manufacturing641020/7795.0%0.008-0.5%
Electronic componentsTechnology products632221/41100.0%0.0267.8%
Agricultural support servicesAgribusiness624423/56100.0%0.0672.4%
SteelIndustrial products622060/7783.3%0.0553.6%
Personal productsConsumer products612648/67100.0%0.0539.0%
Packaging & other production inputsIndustrial products611354/7691.7%0.0062.3%
FurnitureConsumer products594021/5875.0%0.011-39.0%
Machinery repair & installationOther services564317/4350.0%0.39821.1%
Transportation & logisticsTransportation & logistics511122/7790.9%0.0722.8%
General wholesale & retailWholesale & retail511033/7784.4%0.0181.2%
Media & publishingOther services511734/7482.7%0.08210.4%
Specialized servicesOther services511735/7779.7%0.1878.9%
ApparelConsumer products493758/67100.0%0.0053.0%
Construction materialsIndustrial products481058/75100.0%0.0142.0%
Crop farmingAgribusiness472364/70100.0%0.093-13.8%
Construction contractingProperty & construction471244/7785.8%0.0884.2%
LivestockAgribusiness451367/7075.0%0.0672.4%
Non-alcoholic beveragesFood & beverage manufacturing452467/7375.0%0.066-9.6%
RecreationHotels, restaurants & leisure453019/4775.5%0.345-162.9%
Property developmentProperty & construction441321/7385.2%0.074-4.4%
Banking, investment & insuranceFinancials412358/7273.7%0.1418.9%
Car & motorcycle dealersWholesale & retail401340/7785.0%0.0491.1%
Car & motorcycle repairOther services391354/6583.3%0.1093.9%
Hotels & tourismHotels, restaurants & leisure331146/72100.0%0.105-11.3%
RestaurantsHotels, restaurants & leisure301966/6873.9%0.139-14.0%
MedicalOther services20546/4792.3%0.2022.7%

Highest-risk business types

Business typeSub-industryOpportunityRisk5-yr survivalAvg. net margin
Wholesale of paddy and other grains 46201General wholesale & retail275650.0%0.8%
Entertainment activities 90002Recreation255450.0%-10.9%
Spa activities 96101Specialized services05233.3%—
Hairdressing activities 96103Specialized services052100.0%—
Retail sale of electric lighting equipment in specialised stores 47593General wholesale & retail051100.0%—
Custom web page and network programming activities 62011Media & publishing05150.0%—
Legal activities 69100Specialized services474980.0%27.5%
Educational support services 85500Specialized services04850.0%—
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy 71102Specialized services2748100.0%10.0%
Real estate agency and brokerage activities on a fee or contract basis 68201Property development045100.0%—
Organization of conventions 82301Specialized services04560.0%—
Other human health activities 86909Medical424550.0%13.6%
Lottery ticket sales activities 92001Recreation04374.4%—
Retail sale of other new goods n.e.c. 47739General wholesale & retail294385.7%5.0%
Activities of life insurance agents and brokers 66221Banking, investment & insurance334350.0%41.7%
Manufacture of wire, cables and articles of wire 25951Steel5243100.0%-16.0%
Wholesale of non-alcoholic beverages 46322General wholesale & retail04233.3%—
Other retail sale not in stores n.e.c. 47999General wholesale & retail042100.0%—
Grocery stores 47114General wholesale & retail041100.0%—
Wholesale of general merchandise on a fee or contract basis 46109General wholesale & retail404170.6%20.7%

Highest-opportunity business types

Business typeSub-industryOpportunityRisk5-yr survivalAvg. net margin
Manufacture of other electrical equipment n.e.c. 27909Industrial materials & machinery73——6,115.9%
Manufacture of jewellery of gems and precious metals 32111Jewelry & accessories72——4.1%
Manufacture of soap, detergents, cleaning and polishing products 20231Personal products69——11.2%
Manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and toilet preparations 20232Personal products6819100.0%10.7%
Manufacture of metal doors, windows, frames, gates and similar products 25113Steel6715100.0%14.3%
Processing of coffee 10761Food66——12.4%
Manufacture of cement 23941Packaging & other production inputs64——7.3%
Slaughtering of animals (except poultry) 10111Food6419100.0%0.3%
Manufacture of furniture of other materials (except stone, concrete or ceramic) 31009Furniture643575.0%-39.0%
Manufacture of other articles of tanned or compressed leather 15129Apparel63——13.0%
Manufacture of fibre cement products 23954Packaging & other production inputs63——0.4%
Manufacture of other basic inorganic chemicals 20113Petrochemicals & chemicals63——29.8%
Raising of swine (pigs) 01450Livestock6320100.0%2.5%
Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm livestock 10802Food62——11.5%
Manufacture of outerwear 14112Apparel6116100.0%-4.8%
Weaving of fabrics from natural fibres 13121Apparel60——36.7%
Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002Pharmaceuticals60——-12.3%
Manufacture of finished plastic products 22230Packaging & other production inputs60——2.6%
Machining of metal 25922Steel60——5.1%
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry tractors 28211Industrial materials & machinery606100.0%3.2%
Show all 268 business types in this province
Business typeSub-industryOpportunityRisk5-yr survivalAvg. net margin
Wholesale of paddy and other grains 46201General wholesale & retail275650.0%0.8%
Entertainment activities 90002Recreation255450.0%-10.9%
Spa activities 96101Specialized services05233.3%—
Hairdressing activities 96103Specialized services052100.0%—
Retail sale of electric lighting equipment in specialised stores 47593General wholesale & retail051100.0%—
Custom web page and network programming activities 62011Media & publishing05150.0%—
Legal activities 69100Specialized services474980.0%27.5%
Educational support services 85500Specialized services04850.0%—
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy 71102Specialized services2748100.0%10.0%
Real estate agency and brokerage activities on a fee or contract basis 68201Property development045100.0%—
Organization of conventions 82301Specialized services04560.0%—
Other human health activities 86909Medical424550.0%13.6%
Lottery ticket sales activities 92001Recreation04374.4%—
Retail sale of other new goods n.e.c. 47739General wholesale & retail294385.7%5.0%
Activities of life insurance agents and brokers 66221Banking, investment & insurance334350.0%41.7%
Manufacture of wire, cables and articles of wire 25951Steel5243100.0%-16.0%
Wholesale of non-alcoholic beverages 46322General wholesale & retail04233.3%—
Other retail sale not in stores n.e.c. 47999General wholesale & retail042100.0%—
Grocery stores 47114General wholesale & retail041100.0%—
Wholesale of general merchandise on a fee or contract basis 46109General wholesale & retail404170.6%20.7%
Repair of computers and peripheral equipment 95110Specialized services040100.0%—
Road transport of petroleum products 49332Transportation & logistics039100.0%—
Wholesale of live animals 46204General wholesale & retail039100.0%—
Other personal service activities 96309Specialized services039100.0%—
Sewerage 37000Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)039100.0%—
Wholesale of dairy products 46314General wholesale & retail343950.0%1.1%
Retail sale of other food in specialised stores n.e.c. 47219General wholesale & retail383962.5%-0.9%
Language instruction activities 85491Specialized services433950.0%36.4%
Beverage serving activities, mainly non-alcoholic beverages, on premises 56302Restaurants03860.0%—
Other land passenger transport n.e.c. 49329Transportation & logistics3038100.0%12.0%
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 10799Food5138100.0%6.9%
Wholesale of yarn and fabrics 46411General wholesale & retail037100.0%—
Wholesale of rubber and primary plastics 46693General wholesale & retail03750.0%—
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment 33200Machinery repair & installation03750.0%—
Manufacture of other products n.e.c. 32909Personal products5737100.0%7.3%
Wholesale of clothing 46414General wholesale & retail2336100.0%4.9%
Other reservation service and related activities 79909Specialized services383666.7%14.9%
Retail sale of video game consoles and packaged software in specialised stores 47412General wholesale & retail4736100.0%31.0%
Manufacture of furniture of other materials (except stone, concrete or ceramic) 31009Furniture643575.0%-39.0%
Road transport of containerized goods 49334Transportation & logistics034100.0%—
Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motorcycles 45402General wholesale & retail034100.0%—
Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c. 24109Steel5834100.0%1.4%
Sports club activities 93120Recreation033100.0%—
Tour operator activities 79120Specialized services343384.6%15.7%
Retail sale of cosmetics in specialised stores 47723General wholesale & retail423375.0%10.5%
Wholesale of vegetables and fruit 46313General wholesale & retail032100.0%—
Activities of casting agencies and bureaus 78101Specialized services032100.0%—
Wholesale of oilseeds for vegetable oil production 46202General wholesale & retail031100.0%—
Other management consultancy activities n.e.c. 70209Specialized services333184.6%26.6%
Direct selling 47991General wholesale & retail413162.5%10.1%
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores 47640General wholesale & retail030100.0%—
Mobile telephone system services 61201Media & publishing030100.0%—
Repair of other personal and household goods 95299Specialized services030100.0%—
Photographic activities 74200Specialized services030100.0%—
Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate 68103Property development343090.0%-5.1%
Organization of trade shows and exhibitions 82302Specialized services343080.0%15.0%
Wholesale of other agricultural raw materials 46209General wholesale & retail373085.7%0.7%
Growing of other perennial crops n.e.c. 01299Crop farming029100.0%—
Retail sale of books, newspapers, periodicals and magazines in specialised stores 47611General wholesale & retail029100.0%—
Activities of collection agencies 82911Specialized services02966.7%—
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy 69200Specialized services3229100.0%22.2%
Retail sale of telecommunication equipment in specialised stores 47413General wholesale & retail342980.0%0.9%
Retail sale of household furniture in specialised stores 47591General wholesale & retail352950.0%8.0%
Manufacture of bottled purified drinking water and mineral water 11041Non-alcoholic beverages462975.0%-9.6%
Wholesale of liquid fuels 46612General wholesale & retail2228100.0%0.1%
Other business support service activities 82990Specialized services372892.3%11.3%
Radio broadcasting (except online) 60101Media & publishing442881.0%34.5%
Television programming and broadcasting 60201Media & publishing4828100.0%59.8%
Security systems service activities 80200Specialized services027100.0%—
Wholesale of other food products 46319General wholesale & retail2327100.0%-1.7%
Construction of utility projects for water and oil 42201Construction contracting3927100.0%5.8%
Manufacture of plastic pellets and plastics in primary forms 20131Petrochemicals & chemicals5827100.0%5.1%
Other specialized design activities 74109Specialized services026100.0%—
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software 46510General wholesale & retail2526100.0%5.2%
Construction of residential buildings 41001Construction contracting392683.3%5.3%
Wholesale of fertilizers and agrochemicals 46692General wholesale & retail4026100.0%2.0%
Wholesale of bricks, stone, lime, sand and concrete products 46631General wholesale & retail3325100.0%1.5%
Manufacture of chemical fertilizers 20121Petrochemicals & chemicals4825100.0%-93.1%
Wholesale of animal feed 46206General wholesale & retail024100.0%—
Restaurant and food service activities 56101Restaurants202475.0%-14.3%
Renting and leasing of passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light motor vehicles 77101Specialized services3924100.0%4.7%
Retail sale of jewellery in specialised stores 47732General wholesale & retail4124100.0%0.0%
Wholesale of household furniture 46494General wholesale & retail2523100.0%-0.6%
Buying and selling of own non-residential real estate 68102Property development312378.6%3.4%
Technical vehicle inspection 71202Specialized services3423100.0%38.0%
Activities of other employment placement agencies n.e.c. 78109Specialized services342366.7%6.5%
Other real estate related service activities on a fee or contract basis 68202Property development022100.0%—
Television programme production activities 59112Media & publishing02266.7%—
Veterinary activities 75000Specialized services022100.0%—
Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods 46441General wholesale & retail232285.7%-0.7%
Activities of advertising agencies 73101Specialized services422266.7%10.1%
Tow truck service activities 52214Transportation & logistics021100.0%—
Wholesale of cosmetics 46443General wholesale & retail021100.0%—
Disinfecting and pest extermination activities 81293Specialized services021100.0%—
Wholesale of timber and primary wood products 46632General wholesale & retail2621100.0%-4.6%
Sale of used passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45103Car & motorcycle dealers282192.3%2.0%
Buying and selling of own real estate 68101Property development322176.2%-0.5%
Retail sale of computers and computer peripheral equipment in specialised stores 47411General wholesale & retail352178.9%3.1%
Construction of utility systems, facilities (except industrial plant buildings) and other civil engineering projects related to water 42901Construction contracting4221100.0%17.1%
Combined office administrative service activities 82110Specialized services442175.0%18.9%
Manufacture of structural metal for building construction 25112Steel522183.3%5.7%
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery 16220Construction materials5621100.0%4.4%
Scheduled freight air transport 51201Transportation & logistics020100.0%—
Specialized hospital activities 86102Medical020100.0%—
Computer software consultancy activities 62022Media & publishing020100.0%—
Wholesale of waste and scrap for recycling 46695General wholesale & retail2320100.0%4.1%
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment 46599General wholesale & retail252075.0%2.7%
Maintenance and repair of engine systems and motor vehicle parts 45201Car & motorcycle repair262080.0%5.2%
Raising of swine (pigs) 01450Livestock6320100.0%2.5%
Installation of building components and interior finishing 43301Construction contracting019100.0%—
Operation of sports facilities 93111Recreation019100.0%—
Custom computer programming activities (except web page and network programs) 62012Media & publishing019100.0%—
Architectural activities and related consultancy 71101Specialized services019100.0%—
Sale of motorcycles 45401Car & motorcycle dealers231983.3%0.5%
Electrical installation 43210Construction contracting261990.0%8.2%
Retail sale of other goods in non-specialised stores 47190General wholesale & retail271987.0%4.9%
Medical laboratory activities 86903Medical3319100.0%-3.3%
Landscape care and maintenance services 81300Specialized services3519100.0%4.2%
Slaughtering of animals (except poultry) 10111Food6419100.0%0.3%
Manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and toilet preparations 20232Personal products6819100.0%10.7%
Wholesale of household electrical and electronic appliances 46421General wholesale & retail1518100.0%1.7%
Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate 68104Property development221895.2%-25.3%
Maintenance and repair of bodywork, doors, windows and similar parts 45202Car & motorcycle repair2518100.0%-6.0%
Support activities for crop production 01619Agricultural support services3218100.0%0.7%
Manufacture of gas 35201Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)3418100.0%-0.5%
Private security activities 80100Specialized services371875.0%7.7%
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores 47711General wholesale & retail381880.0%3.5%
Sale of new passenger cars, pickups, vans and similar light vehicles 45101Car & motorcycle dealers401885.0%1.1%
Site preparation 43120Construction contracting017100.0%—
Travel agency activities 79110Specialized services017100.0%—
General medical clinic activities 86201Medical2417100.0%-0.7%
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods in specialised stores 47721General wholesale & retail261784.2%4.7%
Other road freight transport n.e.c. 49339Transportation & logistics271787.5%2.9%
Manufacture of display components 26101Electronic components2817100.0%-0.2%
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (service stations) 47300General wholesale & retail501793.3%0.3%
Data management and processing activities 63111Media & publishing016100.0%—
Repair of household appliances and equipment 95220Specialized services016100.0%—
Hotels, resorts and serviced apartments 55101Hotels & tourism2216100.0%-11.3%
Retail sale of alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47221General wholesale & retail3316100.0%0.2%
Manufacture of outerwear 14112Apparel6116100.0%-4.8%
Wholesale of other products n.e.c. 46699General wholesale & retail015100.0%—
Retail sale of household electrical appliances in specialised stores 47595General wholesale & retail221587.5%0.3%
Retail sale of stationery and office supplies in specialised stores 47612General wholesale & retail371581.8%3.5%
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery 28199Industrial materials & machinery3815100.0%-28.2%
Retail sale of flowers, plants and related supplies in specialised stores 47733General wholesale & retail3915100.0%5.2%
Materials recovery 38300Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)4715100.0%0.9%
Manufacture of other plastic products 22299Packaging & other production inputs5215100.0%3.1%
Manufacture of metal doors, windows, frames, gates and similar products 25113Steel6715100.0%14.3%
Construction of non-residential buildings 41002Construction contracting291484.4%4.2%
Convenience stores/minimarts 47113General wholesale & retail3314100.0%-9.8%
Wholesale of industrial chemicals 46691General wholesale & retail3714100.0%3.0%
Beauty care, manicure and pedicure activities 96104Specialized services3714100.0%-1.3%
Ventilation system installation 43223Construction contracting3914100.0%4.3%
Quarrying of stone for construction 08101Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)4614100.0%5.0%
Manufacture of ice for consumption 10795Food5314100.0%-5.7%
Manufacture of bodies for motor vehicles 29201Auto parts013100.0%—
Wholesale of civil engineering, mining and construction machinery and equipment 46592General wholesale & retail013100.0%—
Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores 47630General wholesale & retail013100.0%—
Wholesale of alcoholic beverages 46321General wholesale & retail1613100.0%0.6%
Supermarkets 47111General wholesale & retail2013100.0%0.7%
Retail sale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45302General wholesale & retail211392.3%1.9%
Retail sale of non-alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 47222General wholesale & retail3913100.0%4.9%
Construction of roads, bridges and tunnels 42101Construction contracting411387.5%3.1%
Specialized medical clinic activities 86202Medical4113100.0%14.7%
Transport and handling of goods, including passengers 49323Transportation & logistics331292.3%2.1%
Non-specialised wholesale trade 46900General wholesale & retail441290.9%1.1%
Retail sale of other construction materials in specialised stores 47524General wholesale & retail221193.8%1.8%
Wholesale of other household goods n.e.c. 46499General wholesale & retail2311100.0%1.1%
Electric power generation and transmission 35101Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)4311100.0%27.6%
Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete 23953Packaging & other production inputs5511100.0%-0.4%
Retail sale of paints, varnishes and lacquers in specialised stores 47522General wholesale & retail010100.0%—
Renting of other personal and household goods 77299Specialized services010100.0%—
Other passenger transport by bus 49209Transportation & logistics2310100.0%3.3%
Other specialised construction activities 43909Construction contracting341096.3%3.8%
Manufacture of refined sugar 10722Food4910100.0%0.0%
Rice milling 10611Food5010100.0%1.1%
Wholesale of electronic equipment and parts 46521General wholesale & retail09100.0%—
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies 46530General wholesale & retail219100.0%2.1%
Plumbing and drainage installation 43221Construction contracting259100.0%11.3%
Manufacture of other rubber products n.e.c. 22199Packaging & other production inputs429100.0%12.6%
Retail sale of other household articles in specialised stores 47599General wholesale & retail08100.0%—
Wired and wireless internet services 61101Media & publishing338100.0%-14.9%
Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes 23951Construction materials548100.0%1.9%
Other printing n.e.c. 18119Paper & printing materials598100.0%6.3%
Wholesale of books, newspapers and stationery 46431General wholesale & retail257100.0%5.0%
Sawmilling of wood 16101Packaging & other production inputs537100.0%-0.6%
Wholesale of other construction materials n.e.c. 46639General wholesale & retail286100.0%0.9%
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry tractors 28211Industrial materials & machinery606100.0%3.2%
Retail sale of pottery, glassware and kitchenware in specialised stores 47592General wholesale & retail05100.0%—
Hospital activities 86101Medical19——3.2%
Wholesale of telephones and telecommunication equipment 46522General wholesale & retail22——4.2%
Retail sale of rice and rice milling products in specialised stores 47214General wholesale & retail22——0.7%
Wholesale of new parts and accessories of motor vehicles 45301General wholesale & retail26——0.9%
Freight forwarding agency activities 52292Transportation & logistics28——1.7%
Wholesale of solid fuels 46611General wholesale & retail30——-12.4%
General maintenance of motor vehicles 45203Car & motorcycle repair30——9.3%
Growing of rubber trees 01291Crop farming31——-141.7%
Other credit granting n.e.c. 64929Banking, investment & insurance32——30.7%
General cleaning of buildings 81210Specialized services33—0.0%6.5%
Warehousing and storage of other goods n.e.c. 52109Transportation & logistics34——90.5%
Wholesale of machinery and equipment for industrial use 46593General wholesale & retail34—33.3%-22.5%
Wholesale of petroleum refinery products 46614General wholesale & retail34——0.1%
Activities of non-life insurance agents and brokers 66222Banking, investment & insurance34—100.0%-18.7%
Quarrying of limestone, gypsum, chalk and dolomite 08102Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)34——-642.2%
Growing of other perennial fruits n.e.c. 01259Crop farming35——-224.7%
Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings 47530General wholesale & retail38——4.4%
Manufacture of sauces and table condiments 10772Food39——1.2%
Discount stores/supercentres/hypermarkets 47112General wholesale & retail39——1.8%
Credit granting for commerce and investment 64921Banking, investment & insurance39——1.1%
Foreign exchange activities 66123Banking, investment & insurance39—100.0%1.2%
Interior design and decoration activities 74101Specialized services39——-2.5%
Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood products 16210Packaging & other production inputs40——-26.6%
Road transport of refrigerated or frozen goods 49331Transportation & logistics40——12.8%
Raising of other animals n.e.c. 01499Livestock42——2.1%
Seed processing for propagation 01640Agricultural support services42——12.2%
Production of frozen fruits and vegetables 10301Food42——6.9%
Production of ice cream and frozen desserts 10503Food44——3.2%
Manufacture of other clay building materials n.e.c. 23929Construction materials44——62.3%
Manufacture of edible salt 10775Food45——10.4%
Manufacture of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits 26104Electronic components45——16.6%
Extraction of gravel and sand 08103Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)45——3.1%
Manufacture of cassava starch 10622Food46——-9.5%
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities n.e.c. 66199Banking, investment & insurance46——28.3%
Manufacture of basic iron and steel, primary and semi-finished products 24101Steel47——6.4%
Other plant cultivation, breeding and propagation 01302Crop farming48——1.4%
Manufacture of cassava chips and pellets 10621Food48—0.0%3.6%
Manufacture of bricks 23921Construction materials48——-1,653.6%
Retail sale of musical instruments and accessories in specialised stores 47594General wholesale & retail48—0.0%30.1%
Translation and interpretation activities 74901Specialized services49—100.0%63.2%
Manufacture of other cereal products 10619Food50——4.0%
Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles 29309Auto parts50—0.0%0.9%
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 23999Packaging & other production inputs50——-5.2%
Publishing of packaged software 58202Media & publishing50——40.1%
Manufacture of mixed or ready-made flour for bread and other cooking 10616Food51——7.3%
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c. (non-metallic minerals) 08999Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)51——31.7%
Manufacture of domestic electrical appliances (except electric heating type) 27501Office & household goods52——-58.9%
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes 22111Auto parts52——-1,848.7%
Mushroom cultivation 01136Crop farming53——18.7%
Manufacture of ready-to-cook and perishable foods 10794Food53——-152.2%
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products 25999Steel53—0.0%-5.5%
Other water supply and distribution n.e.c. 36009Other (mining, power, water, oil, etc.)53——14.5%
Manufacture of hand tools and general hardware n.e.c. 25939Steel54——15.8%
Manufacture of bread, cakes and pastries 10711Food55——19.8%
Manufacture of medical instruments and supplies (except dental) 32501Pharmaceuticals55——-5.6%
Manufacture of other articles of concrete, cement and plaster 23959Packaging & other production inputs55——3.0%
Manufacture of other electronic components 26109Electronic components56——7.9%
Other processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables 10309Food57——27.4%
Custom tailoring of clothing 14120Apparel57——4.3%
Manufacture of refrigeration equipment 28191Industrial materials & machinery57—0.0%-5.2%
Manufacture of luggage and handbags 15121Apparel58——24.7%
Manufacture of biofuels 19202Petrochemicals & chemicals58——61.1%
Manufacture of other large metal tanks, reservoirs and containers n.e.c. 25129Steel58——23.2%
Production of canned fish 10221Food59——-498.8%
Manufacture of other agricultural and forestry machinery (except agricultural and forestry tractors) 28219Industrial materials & machinery59——1.0%
Manufacture of rubber sheets and block rubber 22191Packaging & other production inputs59——-438.7%
Weaving of fabrics from natural fibres 13121Apparel60——36.7%
Manufacture of medicinal products from plants and animals 21002Pharmaceuticals60——-12.3%
Manufacture of finished plastic products 22230Packaging & other production inputs60——2.6%
Machining of metal 25922Steel60——5.1%
Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm livestock 10802Food62——11.5%
Manufacture of other articles of tanned or compressed leather 15129Apparel63——13.0%
Manufacture of fibre cement products 23954Packaging & other production inputs63——0.4%
Manufacture of other basic inorganic chemicals 20113Petrochemicals & chemicals63——29.8%
Manufacture of cement 23941Packaging & other production inputs64——7.3%
Processing of coffee 10761Food66——12.4%
Manufacture of soap, detergents, cleaning and polishing products 20231Personal products69——11.2%
Manufacture of jewellery of gems and precious metals 32111Jewelry & accessories72——4.1%
Manufacture of other electrical equipment n.e.c. 27909Industrial materials & machinery73——6,115.9%

Business types follow the Thailand Standard Industrial Classification (5-digit TSIC); 936 types have scores.

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How to read the scores
  • Opportunity index (0–100): higher means more business opportunity. It combines market size, competition and market conditions with industry factors such as labour and invested capital.
  • Risk index (0–100): higher means higher business risk, e.g. lower survival rates and more volatile performance.
  • “—” means DBD gives no score because there are too few firms of that kind in the province.

Data as of 1 March 2022 · Source: Department of Business Development, DBD DataWarehouse+
Scores published by Thailand's DBD, compiled and translated by Thaiershou. For reference only, not investment advice.

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