Latest reading: Merchandise exports soared 15.1% annually in May, on the heels of April’s 7.6% rise. May’s result marked the...
Merchandise Imports in Thailand
Merchandise imports in Thailand were worth USD 277.6 billion in 2024, compared to USD 209.4 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 209.4 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page
Thailand Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Thailand from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Thailand Merchandise Imports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 186.4 | 238.8 | 271.6 | 261.3 | 277.6 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -13.7 | 28.1 | 13.7 | -3.8 | 6.2 |
Merchandise exports grow at a faster pace in May
Latest reading: Merchandise exports shot up 18.5% in annual terms in May (April: +9.8% year-on-year). The result marked the fastest outturn since March 2022. Meanwhile, merchandise imports jumped 19.3% on an annual basis in May (April: +17.2% yoy), marking the highest print since August 2022. As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 3.4 billion surplus in May (April 2025: USD 1.4 billion deficit; May 2024: USD 3.0 billion surplus). Lastly, the trend pointed up, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 23.7 billion surplus in May, compared to the USD 23.3 billion surplus in April.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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