Bangkok - Lalida Persvivatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said Thailand’s exports continued to perform strongly during the first six months of 2026, with export value exceeding that of the same period last year. The performance is in line with the recent direction of Thai exports highlighted by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
From January to June 2026, Thailand’s total export value reached US$196.74 billion, representing a 17.6% increase from the same period last year. In June alone, exports were valued at US$34.66 billion, up 20.8% year on year.
Persvivatana said the figures reflected continued momentum in Thailand’s international trade sector. Exports in the first quarter of 2026 totaled US$96.17 billion, an increase of 17.4%, while exports in the second quarter reached US$100.57 billion, up 17.7%. The figures demonstrate consistently strong export growth throughout the first half of the year.
Technology and electronics products were among the major drivers of export growth during the period. Exports of computers, equipment and components were valued at US$18.78 billion, an increase of 47.9%, contributing 5.4 percentage points to overall export growth.
Other technology-related products also recorded substantial gains. Exports of fax machines, telephones, equipment and components totaled US$3.55 billion, surging 169.0%. Machinery and components, agricultural machinery, transformers, as well as copper and copper products also continued to expand.
Agricultural and food products remained important contributors to Thailand’s export performance. Exports of fresh, chilled, frozen and dried fruits reached US$4.02 billion, up 16.3%, while gems and jewelry exports totaled US$14.17 billion, an increase of 19.8%.
The United States remained Thailand’s largest export market during the first six months of 2026. Exports to the US were valued at US$47.14 billion, representing an increase of 41.1% and accounting for 24.0% of Thailand’s total exports.
China was the second-largest market, with exports valued at US$22.65 billion, up 8.1%, followed by Japan at US$13.19 billion, up 12.9%; India at US$9.15 billion, up 10.0%; and Singapore at US$9.13 billion, which recorded particularly strong growth of 74.0%.
Persvivatana said the overall export performance in the first half of the year was a positive signal for the Thai economy, particularly given the expansion of technology, electronics and other products linked to the digital economy. The growth also demonstrated opportunities for Thailand to strengthen its role in the supply chains of modern industries.
At the same time, major export markets, including the United States, China, Japan, India and Singapore, all recorded growth, supporting the overall expansion of Thailand’s international trade.
“The first-half figures clearly reflect that Thailand’s exports this year have performed better than last year, with growth of 17.6% during the first six months and 20.8% in June alone. The government will continue to maintain this momentum,” Persvivatana said.
She added that the government would focus on opening new markets, maintaining existing ones and supporting Thai entrepreneurs in taking advantage of changes in global supply chains. The aim is to ensure that export revenues benefit businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the Thai economy as much as possible.
Meanwhile, during the first six months of 2026, Thailand’s total trade value reached US$425.23 billion, an increase of 27.8%. Imports totaled US$228.49 billion, up 38.0%, resulting in a trade deficit of US$31.74 billion.
The government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global economy and international trade, while taking measures to maintain the competitiveness of Thai products and support continued export growth during the second half of the year.
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