Nantapong, Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office at Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, stated on the 23rd that in December 2025, Thailand's export value reached 28.93 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, achieving 18 consecutive months of growth; the total export value for 2025 reached 339.6 billion US dollars, up 12.9% year-on-year, reaching a historic high.
According to reports by China News Service, in December 2025, Thailand's exports of agricultural and processed agricultural products rose 2.8% year-on-year, ending a previous five-month decline, but the full year saw a decrease of 0.4% year-on-year; industrial product exports performed strongly, with December up 20.3% year-on-year, marking 21 consecutive months of growth. For the whole year, industrial exports rose by 17.4% year-on-year.
Nantapong pointed out that the export value for 2025 reached its highest level ever, with the 12.9% increase marking the largest rise in nearly four years. Meanwhile, the growth rate of imports also reached its fastest in almost three years. Data shows that in December 2025, Thailand's import value amounted to 29.28 billion US dollars, up 18.8% year-on-year; Thailand's total import value for 2025 was 344.94 billion US dollars, an increase of 12.9% year-on-year.
Looking ahead to 2026, Nantapong indicated that due to intensifying geopolitical conflicts and adjustments in global trade rules, Thailand's export growth may slow. Changes in the global production and trade structure, combined with an appreciating Thai baht, may place some pressure on Thai exports.
However, he also pointed out that growing demand for tech products and artificial intelligence, rising global concern for food security, and expanding demand in emerging markets will provide support for Thailand's exports.