Thailand’s exports grew 10.6% yoy to USD 34.33 billion in May 2026, easing sharply from a 23.1% surge in April, which marked the strongest growth in three months, and falling short of forecasts of 11.6%. It was the softest increase in exports since February, with shipments to China declining. Sales of industrial products increased 14.4%, mainly driven by computers and related equipment (26.8%) and telephones and components (129.9%), while automobiles and parts declined 15.2%. In contrast, shipments of agricultural products dropped 3.1%, mainly weighed down by rubber (-5.3%), wheat products (-18.4%), and sugar (-33.2%). Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest market, soared 33.5% yoy, while those to Japan rose 11.7% and those to China fell 2.5%. For the first five months of the year, exports grew 17.0% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 162.1 billion. The commerce ministry expects exports to post full-year growth of 8%, supported by easing global tensions and strong tech demand. source: Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Exports YoY in Thailand decreased to 10.60 percent in May from 23.10 percent in April of 2026. Exports YoY in Thailand averaged 8.10 percent from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 45.50 percent in June of 2010 and a record low of -26.60 percent in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Exports YoY. Thailand Exports YoY - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on June of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-25 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Apr 23.1% 18.7% 16.2%
2026-06-25 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
May 10.6% 23.1% 11.6%
2026-07-24 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Jun 10.6%


Thailand Exports YoY
Thailand is an export oriented economy with exports accounting for around 65 percent of the GDP. The country mainly exports manufactured goods (86 percent of total shipments) with electronics (14 percent, vehicles (13 percent), machinery and equipment (7.5 percent) and foodstuffs (7.5 percent) being the most important. Agricultural goods, mainly rice and rubber, account for 8 percent of total shipments. Major export partners are China (12 percent), Japan (10 percent), the United States (10 percent) and the European Union (9.5 percent). Others include: Malaysia, Australia and Singapore.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10.60 23.10 45.50 -26.60 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly

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Thailand Export Growth Slows to 3-Month Low
Thailand’s exports grew 10.6% yoy to USD 34.33 billion in May 2026, easing sharply from a 23.1% surge in April, which marked the strongest growth in three months, and falling short of forecasts of 11.6%. It was the softest increase in exports since February, with shipments to China declining. Sales of industrial products increased 14.4%, mainly driven by computers and related equipment (26.8%) and telephones and components (129.9%), while automobiles and parts declined 15.2%. In contrast, shipments of agricultural products dropped 3.1%, mainly weighed down by rubber (-5.3%), wheat products (-18.4%), and sugar (-33.2%). Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest market, soared 33.5% yoy, while those to Japan rose 11.7% and those to China fell 2.5%. For the first five months of the year, exports grew 17.0% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 162.1 billion. The commerce ministry expects exports to post full-year growth of 8%, supported by easing global tensions and strong tech demand.
2026-06-25
Thailand Exports Rise the Most in 3 Months
Thailand’s exports jumped 23.1% year-on-year to USD 31.6 billion in April 2026, accelerating from an 18.7% rise in March and surpassing forecasts of 16.2%. It was the strongest growth in exports since January, signaling resilience despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. Sales of industrial products surged 27.5%, marking the 25th straight month of growth, driven by computers and equipment (68.7%), telephones and components (140.5%), machinery and parts thereof (29.3%), integrated circuits (19.4%), and autos and parts (9.4%). At the same time, agricultural shipments grew 17.9%, the first increase in nine months, despite sharp declines in sugar (-49.1%) and rubber (-18.1%). Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest market, surged 44.2% year-on-year, while those to Japan and China rose 21.9% and 23.4%, respectively. For the first four months of the year, exports grew 18.9% compared with the same period in 2025, reaching USD 127.8 billion.
2026-05-25
Thailand Exports Hit Record High in March
Thailand’s exports surged 18.7% yoy to a record high of USD 35.2 billion in March 2026, accelerating sharply from a 9.9% rise in February, which was the weakest export growth in three months, signaling resilience despite a sharp drop in shipments to the Middle East. Sales of industrial products soared 21.4%, marking the 24th straight month of growth, driven by computers and equipment (34.2%), telephones and components (166.6%), machinery (16.6%), and electrical transformers (29.6%), while automobile and auto parts sales fell 3.5%. By contrast, agricultural shipments fell 10.7%, dragged by rubber (-21.6%), meat and meat preparations (-22.8%), and tapioca products (-17.2%). Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest market, surged 41.9% yoy, while those to Japan rose 9.1%, and exports to China fell 1.1%. However, exports to the Middle East plunged 57.1% due to the impact of the Iran war. For Q1, exports rose 17.6% compared with the same period in 2025, reaching USD 96.2 billion.
2026-04-24


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