Thailand’s exports soared 24.0% yoy to a record high of USD 38.44 billion in September 2026, surpassing forecasts of a 17.9% rise, though easing slightly from 24.3% growth in August, which marked the fastest pace in seven months. Export growth was mainly driven by a 25.4% rise in industrial product sales, marking the 30th consecutive month of growth, supported by global AI demand. The gains were led by higher sales of computers and related equipment (59.4%), telephones and components (117.5%), and circuit boards (45.9%). Shipments of agricultural products grew 8.1%, marking the third straight month of expansion. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, jumped 50.1% yoy, while those to China and Japan rose 18.4% and 19.0%, respectively. For the January–September period, exports increased 19.6% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 304.6 billion. Thailand’s Commerce Ministry expects exports to rise by 19% this year, up from its previous forecast of 15% made last month. source: Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Exports YoY in Thailand decreased to 24 percent in September from 24.30 percent in August of 2026. Exports YoY in Thailand averaged 8.25 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 October of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-25 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Aug 24.3% 21.6% 24.9%
2026-10-26 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Sep 24% 24.3% 17.9%
2026-11-25 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Oct 24%


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
24.00 24.30 45.50 -26.60 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly

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Thailand Export Growth Tops Forecasts
Thailand’s exports soared 24.0% yoy to a record high of USD 38.44 billion in September 2026, surpassing forecasts of a 17.9% rise, though easing slightly from 24.3% growth in August, which marked the fastest pace in seven months. Export growth was mainly driven by a 25.4% rise in industrial product sales, marking the 30th consecutive month of growth, supported by global AI demand. The gains were led by higher sales of computers and related equipment (59.4%), telephones and components (117.5%), and circuit boards (45.9%). Shipments of agricultural products grew 8.1%, marking the third straight month of expansion. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, jumped 50.1% yoy, while those to China and Japan rose 18.4% and 19.0%, respectively. For the January–September period, exports increased 19.6% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 304.6 billion. Thailand’s Commerce Ministry expects exports to rise by 19% this year, up from its previous forecast of 15% made last month.
2026-10-26
Thailand Export Growth Hits 7-Month High
Thailand’s exports surged 24.3% yoy to USD 34.6 billion in August 2026, up from 21.6% in July, marking the fastest increase since January but slightly below the 24.9% forecast. Export growth was mainly driven by a rise in sales of industrial products, which grew 27.1%, marking the 29th consecutive month of growth, mainly boosted by computers and related equipment (42.1%), telephones and components (151.2%), and circuit boards (19.2%). Meanwhile, shipments of agricultural products rose 4.2%, marking the second straight month of expansion. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, soared 48.7% year-on-year, while those to China and Japan increased 15.5% and 19.6%, respectively. For the January-August period, exports climbed 18.9% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 266.2 billion. In July, the Commerce Ministry maintained its forecast for export growth of 8% this year, supported by easing global tensions and strong tech demand.
2026-09-25
Thailand Export Growth Beats Estimates
Thailand’s exports increased 21.6% yoy to a four-month high of USD 34.8 billion in July 2026, accelerating slightly from a 20.8% increase in June, surpassing forecasts of 17.8% and marking the fastest increase in three months. Export growth was mainly driven by a rise in sales of industrial products, which grew 24.2%, mainly boosted by computers and related equipment (63.2%), telephones and components (160.3%), and circuit boards (35.2%). Also, shipments of agricultural products climbed 0.6%, marking the first expansion in three months. Shipments to the US, Thailand’s largest export market, surged 45.3% year-on-year, while those to China and Japan rose 15.2% and 21.3%, respectively. For the first seven months of the year, exports advanced 18.2% from the same period in 2025, reaching USD 231.5 billion. Last month, the Commerce Ministry maintained its forecast for export growth of 8% this year, supported by easing global tensions and strong tech demand.
2026-08-27


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