EXIM BANK Loans Surge, Eyes 70 Billion Baht Target Amid Global Economic Crisis

Post Today•Economy•2h ago

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EXIM BANK has disbursed over 19 billion Baht in new loans within the first four months of 2026, maintaining its full-year target of 70 billion Baht despite global economic uncertainties.

•EXIM BANK disbursed 18-19 billion Baht in new loans from January to April of 2026.
•The bank aims to achieve a total new loan target of 70 billion Baht for the year 2026.
•NPL ratio remains stable at approximately 4% of outstanding loans, indicating manageable levels.
•Thai exports are projected to grow by 7% in 2026, driven by electronics, agriculture, and food sectors.
•EXIM BANK is targeting 3,000 new customers this year, increasing its customer base from 6,000.

Overview

•In the first 4 months (Jan-Apr) of 2026, EXIM BANK disbursed new loans amounting to 18,000-19,000 million Baht.
•EXIM BANK projects a full-year new loan target of 70,000 million Baht for 2026.
•The current outstanding loan balance stands at approximately 180,000 million Baht, a 2% increase year-on-year.
•The Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio is around 4% of outstanding loans, deemed manageable.
•EXIM BANK maintains confidence in achieving the 2026 new loan target of 70,000 million Baht.
•Thai exports are expected to grow by approximately 7% in 2026, supported by electronics, agricultural, and food products.
•Thai exporters face pressure from rising transportation and insurance costs, economic slowdown in trading partners, and US tax measures.
•EXIM BANK aims to onboard an additional 3,000 new customers in 2026 through accelerated loan disbursement and export credit insurance products.

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Key Quotes

Chaiyachart Rattanaboonnit

"Exports are likely to expand by about 7%, partly due to investment and stimulus measures via the 400 billion baht loan decree, leading to an expected Thai economic growth of about 2% despite risks. The bank's new loan target for the year remains 70 billion baht."

การส่งออกนี้ ยังมีแนวโน้มขยายตัวได้ราว 7% ส่วนหนึ่งจากแรงหนุนของการลงทุนและมาตรการกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจผ่าน พ.ร.ก. กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท ทำให้คาดว่าเศรษฐกิจไทยยังเติบโตได้ราว 2% แม้ยังมีปัจจัยเสี่ยงหลายด้านส่วนเป้าหมายปล่อยสินเชื่อใหม่ทั้งปี ธนาคารยังคงไว้ที่ 7 หมื่นล้านบาท

Key Entities

Organization

Export-Import Bank of Thailand(EXIM BANK)ℹ️

The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) is a government financial institution focused on supporting exports and imports.

Person

Chaiyachart Rattanaboonnit(นายชลัช รัตนบุญนิธิ)

Managing Director of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK) who provided financial performance updates and outlook.