Imports in Thailand
Merchandise exports fall at a quicker rate in April
Merchandise exports contracted 7.6% annually in April, following March’s 4.2% drop. Meanwhile, merchandise imports fell 7.3% in annual terms in April (March: -7.1% yoy).
As a result, the merchandise trade balance deteriorated from the previous month, recording a USD 1.5 billion shortfall in April (March 2023: USD 2.7 billion surplus; April 2022: USD 1.5 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 19.0 billion deficit in April, compared to the USD 19.0 billion deficit in March.
Thailand Imports Chart
This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Thailand from 2013 to 2022.
Thailand Imports Data
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 201 | 229 | 216 | 186 | 238 |