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. source: Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Exports YoY in Thailand decreased to 9.90 percent in February from 24.40 percent in January of 2026. Exports YoY in Thailand averaged 8.06 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 April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-24 02:35 AM
Exports YoY
Feb 9.9% 24.4% 15.1%
2026-04-24 07:00 AM
Exports YoY
Mar 18.7% 9.9%
2026-05-26 03:30 AM
Exports YoY
Apr 18.7%


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
18.70 9.90 45.50 -26.60 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly

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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
Thailand Export Growth Below Expectations
Thailand's exports rose 9.9% yoy to USD 29.44 billion in February 2026, slowing markedly from a 24.4% jump in January and falling short of market estimates of 15.1%. The latest reading was the weakest sales growth since November, on softer foreign demand as Middle East tensions continued to weigh on trade. Sales of industrial products increased 13.3%, marking the 23rd month of rise, boosted by computers, equipment (49.8%), automobiles (6.3%), telephones and components (217.7%), machinery and parts (28.4%), electrical transformers (47.1%), and transmission apparatus (251.5%). In contrast, agricultural shipments fell further (-5.7%), dragged by rubber (-26.2%), wheat products (-13.5%), tapioca products (-19.1%), and sugar (-53.0%). Exports grew to the US (40.5%), Japan (9.7%), China (0.4%), the EU (20.6%), and ASEAN (17.8%). Bangkok has said it is closely monitoring the impacts of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to mitigate consequences. In January-February, exports rose 23.7%.
2026-03-24
Thailand Exports Notch Record Peak
Thailand's exports jumped 24.4% yoy to a record high of USD 31.57 billion in January 2026, quickening from 16.8% in the prior month and pointing to the 19th straight month of increase. The latest figure also signaled the fastest pace since December 2022, boosted by robust global demand at the start of the year. Sales of industrial products climbed 29.8%, boosted by computers, equipment (68.2%), automobiles (9.8%), telephones and components (195.4%), circuit boards (10.9%), electrical transformers and parts (32.2%), and switchboards and control panels (43.6%). In contrast, exports fell for rubber (-5.6%), plastics (-7.5%), and radio, TV (-9.3%). Agricultural shipment edged down 1.8%, reversing gains in December. Exports grew to the US (43.1%), Japan (2.7%), China (35.1%), the EU (17.8%), and ASEAN countries (19.8%). Bangkok has signaled its commitment to closely monitor exchange rate volatility and trade dynamics amid external risks. In 2025, exports rose 12.9% to USD 339.64 billion.
2026-02-23


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