Value chain analysis for Thai home textiles, silk sub-sector, EU/Thailand, 2007
| Funding agency(ies) | European Commission | |
|---|---|---|
| Date completed | November 2007 | |
| Sub-sector(s) | Silk | |
| Issues/challenges | This project was commissioned in order to: • provide an updated overview of the actual situation of the Thai home textiles sector and its competitiveness; • develop an insight into Thai home textiles and accessories sub-sectors, the main players (farmers, processing SMEs and exporters), and a breakdown of generated value; • identify untapped opportunities and constraints along the supply chain; • collect and analyse valid baseline data; • develop intervention ideas for public and commercial service solutions; and • mobilize the concerned stakeholders for cooperation with the project and for the validation of findings. | |
| Contact person(s) | Dr. Astrid Faust | |
| Country(ies) | Thailand |
- Description
The report (below) by Dr. Astrid Faust describes the silk and home textiles sub-sectors in Thailand, giving a detailed breakdown of the industry structure in Thailand, and of world demand. It then analyses the institutional structure of the value chain, and finally makes some provisional recommendations for intervention.
Value chain analysis for Thai home textiles, silk sub-sector, by Dr. Astrid Faust (3.5 Mb)