Steel for Agricultural Machinery

Agriculture is an important sector of Thailand, which contributes to both the country's GDP and employment. It is also related to the development of a new type of agricultural industry. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for steel for agricultural machinery. Here are some key points about the agricultural industry in Thailand:

• Diversity and Expertise: Thai agriculture is renowned for its competitiveness. It has achieved international success, especially in exports.
• Main crops: Rice is the most important crop, with about 60% of Thai farmers growing rice. Thailand is also a major rice exporter. Other important crops include rubber, sugarcane, cassava, and various fruits and vegetables.
• Livestock and Aquaculture: Although smaller in comparison to crop cultivation. Livestock, especially poultry, is thriving, and the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are important for food security and contribute significantly to GDP.
• Forests: Since one-third of the country's area is covered by forests, forests play an important role in the economy.
• Economic impact: Agriculture accounts for about 6% of Thailand's GDP, but employs about one-third of the workforce. Thailand is one of the world's largest exporters of products such as cassava, rubber, canned tuna, and canned pineapple.

The agricultural sector in Thailand is considered the cornerstone of the country's development and remains an important part of the economy. Modern agriculture relies on machinery and technology to help in production management. Therefore, the agriculture-related industry has a demand for steel for agricultural machinery.

Steel consumption in Thailand's agricultural industry has fluctuated in recent years.

• In 2021, Thailand's steel industry consumed about 18.6 million tons of steel materials. This is the second largest demand in ASEAN after Vietnam. Consumption is supported by the expansion of downstream industries, such as construction, which often includes agricultural infrastructure.
• For 2020, steel production and consumption in Thailand decreased by about 11%, with a consumption of about 16.5 million tons. This decline is mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic activities.

Please note that these figures represent the overall steel consumption in Thailand. It is not only the agricultural sector. Agricultural consumption will be part of these figures, influenced by factors such as infrastructure development, Machinery upgrades and economic conditions if you want the most accurate and detailed numbers, we recommend consulting industry reports or government publications on steel consumption in the agricultural sector in particular.

Modern agricultural machinery has greatly benefited from advances in steel technology. The new steel used in this machine is designed to be highly strong and wear-resistant, which is essential for demanding agricultural working conditions. The following is an overview of the characteristics of steel for agricultural machinery:

• High Strength: A new type of steel has been developed with guaranteed strengths of 1200, 1500 and 1700 MPa.
• Wear resistance: Steel used in agricultural machinery must be resistant to wear and abrasion, especially when in contact with soil and other natural elements.
• Increased toughness: Despite their high strength, these steels also have good ductility, which is their ability to absorb energy and deform without breaking. This is important for machine parts that are subject to impact loads.
• Improved microstructure: The microstructure of these steels is carefully controlled through processes such as hardening and low-temperature tempering. This results in a fine distribution of carbides within the steel. This contributes to strength and toughness.
• Corrosion resistance: Many modern steels for agricultural machinery are treated to increase their resistance to corrosion. This is important for equipment that is exposed to moisture and various chemicals used in farming.
• Economical: Although these steels have superior mechanical properties, they are also cost-effective. This ensures that the production of agricultural machinery will continue to have economic potential.

The development of these new steels is in response to the need for more durable and efficient agricultural machinery. Leong Jin We can meet the demand for steel in such applications by providing steel with special properties suitable for agricultural machinery at reasonable prices. Contact us in any convenient way.