Thailand's trade deficit widened to USD 2.48 billion in August 2026, up from USD 1.96 billion a year earlier, marking an eleventh straight monthly shortfall but remaining smaller than market forecasts of USD 3.9 billion, as imports rose more than exports. Imports surged 25.1% yoy, slowing sharply from a 36.7% jump in July and below forecasts of 33%, supported by ongoing government stimulus measures aimed at boosting consumption and investment. Meanwhile, exports rose 24.3% yoy, accelerating from a 21.6% increase in July but slightly below estimates of 24.9%. Export growth was mainly boosted by an increase in sales of industrial products, which rose 27.1%. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, soared 48.7% year-on-year, while those to China and Japan rose 15.5% and 19.6%, respectively. For the first eight months of the year, the country recorded a USD 37.8 billion deficit, as exports rose much less (18.9%) than imports (36.1%). source: Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Thailand recorded a trade deficit of 2480 USD Million in August of 2026. Balance of Trade in Thailand averaged -59.32 USD Million from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4974.14 USD Million in February of 2016 and a record low of -10020.00 USD Million in April of 2026. This page provides the latest reported value for - Thailand Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Thailand Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Thailand recorded a trade deficit of 2480 USD Million in August of 2026. Balance of Trade in Thailand is expected to be -5400.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Thailand Balance of Trade is projected to trend around -2400.00 USD Million in 2027 and -2100.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-27 03:30 AM
Balance of Trade
Jul $-3.61B $-6.53B $-5.4B $-6.3B
2026-09-25 03:30 AM
Balance of Trade
Aug $-2.48B $-3.61B $-3.9B $-3.3B
2026-10-27 03:30 AM
Balance of Trade
Sep $-2.48B $ -5.4B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Auto Exports 74169.00 81526.00 Units Jul 2026
Balance of Trade -2480.00 -3610.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Exports 34618.70 34781.10 USD Million Aug 2026
Exports YoY 24.30 21.60 percent Aug 2026
Imports 37101.40 38399.60 USD Million Aug 2026
Imports YoY 25.10 36.70 percent Aug 2026


Thailand Balance of Trade
As an export oriented country, Thailand is highly exposed to external economic shocks, which lower demand for Thai products, thus affecting the trade balance. Thailand major exports are electronics, vehicles, machinery and equipment. The country mainly imports fuel, electronic and machinery appliances. Main trading partner are Japan (10 percent of total exports and 20 percent of total imports) and China (12 percent of total exports and 15 percent of total imports). Others include: the European Union, the United States and Malaysia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-2480.00 -3610.00 4974.14 -10020.00 1991 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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News Stream
Thailand Trade Gap Below Forecasts
Thailand's trade deficit widened to USD 2.48 billion in August 2026, up from USD 1.96 billion a year earlier, marking an eleventh straight monthly shortfall but remaining smaller than market forecasts of USD 3.9 billion, as imports rose more than exports. Imports surged 25.1% yoy, slowing sharply from a 36.7% jump in July and below forecasts of 33%, supported by ongoing government stimulus measures aimed at boosting consumption and investment. Meanwhile, exports rose 24.3% yoy, accelerating from a 21.6% increase in July but slightly below estimates of 24.9%. Export growth was mainly boosted by an increase in sales of industrial products, which rose 27.1%. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, soared 48.7% year-on-year, while those to China and Japan rose 15.5% and 19.6%, respectively. For the first eight months of the year, the country recorded a USD 37.8 billion deficit, as exports rose much less (18.9%) than imports (36.1%).
2026-09-25
Thailand Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
Thailand posted a trade deficit of USD 3.61 billion in July 2026, shifting from a USD 0.32 billion surplus a year earlier, marking a tenth straight monthly shortfall but smaller than market forecasts of a USD 5.4 billion gap, as imports grew much faster than exports. Imports jumped 36.7% yoy, easing sharply from a 50.3% rise in June and below forecasts of 42.2%, supported by ongoing government stimulus measures aimed at boosting consumption and investment. Meanwhile, exports rose 21.6% yoy, accelerating slightly from a 20.8% increase in June and surpassing estimates of 17.8%. Export growth was mainly driven by a rise in sales of industrial products, which rose 24.2%. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, surged 45.3% yoy, while those to China and Japan rose 15.2% and 21.3%, respectively. For the first seven months of the year, the country registered a USD 35.4 billion deficit, with exports rising much less (18.2%) than imports (37.8%).
2026-08-27
Thailand Trade Gap Above Estimates as Imports Surge
Thailand posted a trade deficit of USD 6.53 billion in June 2026, shifting from a USD 1.06 billion surplus a year earlier, marking a ninth straight monthly shortfall and larger than market forecasts of a USD 4.0 billion gap, as imports rose much faster than exports. Imports surged 50.3% yoy, accelerating sharply from a 35.1% rise in May and far above forecasts of 35.8%, the fastest pace since June 2021, supported by ongoing government stimulus measures aimed at boosting consumption and investment. Meanwhile, exports rose 20.8% yoy, accelerating sharply from a 10.6% increase in May and surpassing estimates of 15.2%. Export growth was mainly driven by a rise in sales of industrial products, which grew 25.1%. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, jumped 44.3% yoy, while those to Japan rose 22.7% and those to China increased 4.9%. For the first half of the year, the country recorded a USD 31.7 billion trade deficit, with exports rising 17.6% while imports soared 38.0%.
2026-07-24