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Thai Exports Surge 24.3% in August on Strong Electronics Demand
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Thailand’s exports rose 24.3% from a year earlier in August to US$34.62 billion, extending their expansion to a 26th consecutive month as overseas investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure boosted demand for electronic products
Key facts
- During the first eight months of 2026, exports increased 18.9% to US$266.15 billion, while imports surged 36.1% to US$303.99 billion
- The figures were released by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, in its report on the country’s international trade performance in August 2026.
- Imports increased 25.1% to US$37.10 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$2.48 billion
- However, Natiya said recent strong export performance had raised the possibility of full-year growth reaching 15%, equivalent to approximately US$391.27 billion
- Excluding oil-related products, gold and military goods, exports grew 19.5%.
- Thailand recorded a cumulative trade deficit of US$37.84 billion.
Summary
The figures were released by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, in its report on the country’s international trade performance in August 2026.
Imports increased 25.1% to US$37.10 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$2.48 billion. Excluding oil-related products, gold and military goods, exports grew 19.5%.