Thailand's imports notched a record high of USD 34.88 billion in January 2026, up from USD 27.16 billion in the same month a year earlier and USD 28.928billion in December 2025. The latest figures highlighted robust domestic demand, supported by ongoing government measures aimed at bolstering consumption ahead of February’s general election source: Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Imports in Thailand averaged 13100.30 USD Million from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34876.50 USD Million in January of 2026 and a record low of 2760.00 USD Million in February of 1992. This page provides the latest reported value for - Thailand Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Thailand Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Imports in Thailand is expected to be 26800.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Thailand Imports is projected to trend around 31900.00 USD Million in 2026 and 32900.00 USD Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -3300.00 -350.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Crude Oil Production 170.00 175.00 BBL/D/1K Nov 2025
Current Account 724.00 3100.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Current Account to GDP 2.10 1.40 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 31573.10 28928.40 USD Million Jan 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY 24.40 16.80 percent Jan 2026
External Debt 203014.48 200318.69 USD Million Sep 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 130820.88 205018.73 THB Million Sep 2025
Gold Reserves 234.52 234.52 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 34876.50 29280.40 USD Million Jan 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 29.40 18.80 percent Jan 2026
Remittances 21641.00 18891.00 THB Billion Dec 2024
Terms of Trade 95.48 95.69 points Dec 2025
Terrorism Index 4.63 4.22 Points Dec 2024
Tourist Arrivals 3277.91 3370.44 Thousand Jan 2026


Thailand Imports
Thailand imports mainly raw materials and intermediate goods (around 56 percent of total imports). Fuel accounts for 19 percent, parts of electronic appliances for 11 percent, materials of base metal for 9 percent, and chemicals for 5.5 percent. Machinery, equipment and supplies such as computers and mechanical represent 25 percent of total imports, and consumer goods account for 8 percent. Main import partners are Japan (20 percent of total imports), China (15 percent) and the European Union (8 percent). Others include the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and the United States.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
34876.50 29280.40 34876.50 2760.00 1991 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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