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Anutin targets trade growth on Australia-New Zealand visit
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a delegation of Thai government and private-sector representatives on official visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 17-22, seeking to expand trade, investment and cooperation in innovation and high-value technology.
Key facts
- Thailand-Australia trade was valued at 570.742 billion baht in 2025, down by 9% from the previous year.
- The position reversed sharply during the first six months of 2026, when bilateral trade rose by 40% to 397.104 billion baht.
- Thailand-New Zealand trade was worth 82.434 billion baht in 2025, a decline of 6%.
- In the first half of 2026, bilateral trade recovered by 10% to 46.142 billion baht.
- Thailand imported dairy products worth 9.135 billion baht from New Zealand during the first six months of 2026, down by 8% from the corresponding period.
- Full-year imports in 2025 were valued at 16.840 billion baht, an increase of 11%.
Summary
Dairy-import rules are also expected to feature in bilateral discussions, particularly New Zealand’s concerns about Thailand’s approval process for skimmed milk powder.
The mission follows strong growth in trade with both markets during the first six months of 2026. Thailand-Australia trade increased by 40%, while commerce with New Zealand rose by 10%.