Abstract:
This research aimed 1) to describe entrepreneurs problems of the aluminium export market in Thailand, 2) to study the competitive conditions of the industry and entrepreneurs marketing strategies of aluminium profile export in Thailand 3) to study the entrepreneurs aluminium export market in Thailand, and 4) to find ways to develop the entrepreneurs aluminium profile export market in Thailand. Data were collected from the target group of entrepreneurs who exported aluminium profiles and whose business was in operation in 2019. In-depth interview method was used for data collection. The results were concluded for qualitative research. It was found that aluminium profile production business was a large manufacturing industry with emphasis on quality, which was based on technology and experience. The used materials had to be imported from abroad. Target group was both domestic and international customers. Therefore, the manufacturers market development was focused on both domestic and international markets. For the problems of entrepreneurs, it was found that the major competitor of Thailand was China where there were lower production costs. In addition, China was an important source of machinery and production technology. From the analysis of competitive factors in the industry, it was found that aluminium profile production was difficult because the machines, production technology and raw materials were from abroad. However, if entrepreneurs wanted to have more market share, products would be diversified, have good quality and creative uniqueness. For the study of entrepreneurs marketing strategies, business alliance strategies should be used, for example joint venture with foreigners to expand the market. Furthermore, online marketing strategies should be used because it allows foreign customers to have an easy access to the products