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Thailand’s exports maintain growth for 12th consecutive month

As the US tariff measures were delayed, US importers are rushing to import more goods from Thailand to hedge against future price risks, while demand for electronic products and components grows well in line with the growth of the digital industry.

A port in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 3, 2025. (Photo: Reuters/VNA)
A port in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 3, 2025. (Photo: Reuters/VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s export turnover reached 28.6 billion USD in June 2025, up 15.5% year-on-year, marking the 12th consecutive month of growth, according to the Thai Ministry of Commerce.

Imports during the same period rose by 13.1% to 27.5 billion USD, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.06 million USD.

Poonphong Naiyanaphakorn, Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office at the Ministry of Commerce, said that as the US tariff measures were delayed, US importers are rushing to import more goods from Thailand to hedge against future price risks, while demand for electronic products and components grows well in line with the growth of the digital industry.

In addition, Thai agricultural products, especially fresh and frozen fruits, recovered well in June, as did cassava, palm oil, sugar, processed chicken, and pet food, which all expanded last month.

Thailand’s exports to key markets rose by 19.3%, with the US recording the highest growth rate at 41.9%, followed by China (23.1%), the EU (11.9%), and the CLMV bloc (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) at 9%. Exports to ASEAN markets rebounded with a 6.5% increase, while shipments to Japan rose by 3.2%.

For the first half of 2025, Thailand’s total exports climbed 15% year-on-year to 166.8 billion USD. Imports rose by 11.6% to 166.9 billion USD.

Poonpong revealed that Thai exports in the second half of the year will definitely slow down, partly due to US tax measures and the strong baht. However, he believes that the overall Thai exports this year will still be in line with the set target of 2–3% growth./.

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