April 2026 Exports-Imports Expand, Reflecting Production-Investment

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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Thailand's trade in April 2026 shows robust growth in both exports and imports, indicating strong underlying production and investment activities.

•Exports in April 2026 reached 31,583.0 million USD, growing by 23.1%, driven by electronics, electrical appliances, and automotive sectors.
•Imports in April 2026 increased by 45.0% to 41,604.3 million USD, primarily due to increased demand for fuel, raw materials, and capital goods.
•Both export and import growth reflect production capacity and investment expansion to support future economic activities and global supply chain integration.

•Thailand's exports in April 2026 had a value of 31,583.0 million USD, expanding by 23.1% compared to the same period last year.
•Thailand's imports in April 2026 had a value of 41,604.3 million USD, increasing by 45.0% compared to the same period last year.
•The expansion in electronics exports, growing by 64.6%, reflects Thailand's role in global technology supply chains.
•Increased imports of fuel (128.6% growth) reflect the demand from the economic and industrial sectors.
•Import growth in raw materials (38.7%) and capital goods (32.8%) indicates investment in production and future economic activities.
•Thailand attracted over 720,000 million Baht in Data Center investments in 2025, signaling digital infrastructure expansion.
•Infineon began construction of a final component factory in Samut Prakan in January 2025, supporting the semiconductor industry goal.
•The Ministry of Commerce is implementing five key policies to enhance domestic value, strengthen Thai businesses, and manage trade risks.

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Nantapong Chiraphanphong

"Thailand's exports in April 2026 had a value of 31,583.0 million USD, expanding by 23.1 percent compared to the same period last year..."

การส่งออกของไทยในเดือนเม.ย.2026 มีมูลค่า 31,583.0 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ ขยายตัวร้อยละ 23.1 เมื่อเทียบกับช่วงเดียวกันของปีก่อน...

Nantapong Chiraphanphong

"Imports in April 2026 had a value of 41,604.3 million USD, increasing by 45.0 percent compared to the same period last year."

การนำเข้าในเดือนเม.ย. 2026 มีมูลค่า 41,604.3 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ เพิ่มขึ้นร้อยละ 45.0 เมื่อเทียบกับช่วงเดียวกันของปีก่อน

Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO)(สนค.)

The organization that released official trade data and stated its future policy directions.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)

The ministry responsible for overseeing Thailand's trade, outlining key policies to support businesses and economic growth.

Board of Investment (BOI)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)

The agency whose investment promotion goals are mentioned in relation to attracting semiconductor industry investments.

Infineonℹ️

A global semiconductor company whose investment in a factory expansion in Thailand is cited as evidence of industry growth.

Nantapong Chiraphanphong(นายนันทพงษ์ จิระเลิศพงษ์)

Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) who announced trade figures and outlined ministry strategies.