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Thailand’s trade turnover with countries covered by its Free Trade Agreements (FTA) increased by 13% in the first 10 months of 2025. Its total volume reached US$337.4 billion. This was announced by Chotima Iemsawasdikul, Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, according to Thai PBS, a partner of TV BRICS. The largest growth was recorded in trade with China (up 28%), India (27%) and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where turnover rose by 13%. The share of FTA partner countries accounted for 59.2% of Thailand’s total trade.
High-tech and industrial goods led export growth. Supplies of computers and related components grew by 61%, while exports of machinery and mechanical equipment rose by 13%. Exports of precious stones and jewellery increased by 49%, and rubber products by 27%. Imports from FTA partner countries to Thailand grew by 18%, reaching US$182.8 billion. This group of goods, consisting mainly of industrial raw materials, accounts for 67% of all Thailand’s imports.
Thai authorities expect trade with FTA partners to continue expanding in 2026, thanks to the recovery of the Asian economy and the strengthening of supply chain links, particularly in industrial goods, electronics, automotive parts, food products, and processed agricultural products. The Department intends to intensify negotiations on new free trade agreements, in particular with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), to further strengthen economic ties.