Thai Exports Surge 24.3% in August on Strong Electronics Demand

Thailand’s exports rose 24.3% from a year earlier in August to US$34.62 billion, extending their expansion to a 26th consecutive month as overseas investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure boosted demand for electronic products.

The figures were released by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, in its report on the country’s international trade performance in August 2026.

Imports increased 25.1% to US$37.10 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$2.48 billion. Excluding oil-related products, gold and military goods, exports grew 19.5%.

During the first eight months of 2026, exports increased 18.9% to US$266.15 billion, while imports surged 36.1% to US$303.99 billion. Thailand recorded a cumulative trade deficit of US$37.84 billion.

Industrial-product exports climbed 27.1% in August, recording their 29th consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Exports in the category rose 22.7% during the first eight months.

Among the strongest performers were video-recording equipment and components, up 1,155.7%; telephones and components, up 151.2%; printed circuits, up 126.8%; electrical transformers and parts, up 55.6%; and computers and components, up 42.1%.

Automobile and parts exports fell 7.1%, while motorcycles and related parts declined 12.9%.

Combined exports of agricultural and agro-industrial products returned to growth after four months of contraction, rising 1.4% in August.

Agricultural exports increased 4.2%, supported by a rebound in fruit shipments to China. Exports of fresh, chilled, frozen and dried fruit rose 24%, led by fresh durians and mangosteens from southern Thailand.

Rubber exports gained 23.2%, fresh, chilled and frozen shrimp rose 18.8%, and processed chicken increased 10.5%.

Agro-industrial exports remained weak, falling 1.9% for a fifth consecutive monthly decline. Animal and vegetable oils and fats dropped 43.9%, while wheat products and other food preparations fell 19.1%.

Exports to Thailand’s major markets rose 25.4%. Shipments to the United States surged 48.7%, followed by the European Union at 23.1%, Japan at 19.6% and China at 15.5%.

Among secondary markets, exports to Australia jumped 81%. Shipments declined in South Asia, the United Kingdom, Africa and the Middle East.

The TPSO expects exports to continue expanding during the remainder of 2026, supported by steady demand for AI-related electronics and greater clarity over U.S. trade policy.

Natiya Suchinda, TPSO deputy director-general, said the Ministry of Commerce had maintained its full-year export-growth forecast of 5% to 11%, with a midpoint of 8%. The forecast is expected to be reviewed again in November.

However, Natiya said recent strong export performance had raised the possibility of full-year growth reaching 15%, equivalent to approximately US$391.27 billion. Achieving that level would require average monthly exports of at least US$31 billion during the final four months of the year.

Risks to the outlook include escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, which could disrupt shipping and raise energy and freight costs, as well as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade measures.

The Ministry of Commerce said it would seek to conclude negotiations on the Thailand–U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and accelerate free-trade talks to open new markets and strengthen the competitiveness of Thai exporters.

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泰国8月份出口额同比增长24.3%，达到346.2亿美元，连续第26个月实现增长，原因是海外对人工智能和数字基础设施的投资提振了对电子产品的需求。

这些数据由泰国商务部下属的贸易政策与战略办公室 (TPSO) 在其 2026 年 8 月发布的国家国际贸易表现报告中公布。

进口额增长25.1%，达到371亿美元，导致贸易逆差24.8亿美元。剔除石油相关产品、黄金和军需品后，出口额增长19.5%。

2026年前八个月，泰国出口额增长18.9%，达到2661.5亿美元；进口额激增36.1%，达到3039.9亿美元。泰国累计贸易逆差达378.4亿美元。

8月份工业产品出口增长27.1%，连续第29个月实现同比增长。今年前八个月，该类别出口增长22.7%。

表现最强劲的行业包括：视频录制设备及组件，增长 1155.7%；电话及组件，增长 151.2%；印刷电路，增长 126.8%；电力变压器及零件，增长 55.6%；以及计算机及组件，增长 42.1%。

汽车及零部件出口下降7.1%，摩托车及相关零部件出口下降12.9%。

农产品和农工产品出口总额在经历了四个月的萎缩后恢复增长，8 月份增长了 1.4%。

受对华水果出口反弹的推动，农产品出口增长4.2%。鲜果、冷藏果、冷冻果和干果出口增长24%，其中泰国南部产鲜榴莲和山竹的出口增长最为显著。

橡胶出口增长了 23.2%，鲜虾、冷藏虾和冷冻虾增长了 18.8%，加工鸡肉增长了 10.5%。

农产品出口依然疲软，连续第五个月下降1.9%。动植物油和脂肪出口下降43.9%，小麦制品和其他食品制剂出口下降19.1%。

对泰国主要市场的出口增长了25.4%。对美国的出口激增48.7%，其次是欧盟（23.1%）、日本（19.6%）和中国（15.5%）。

在二级市场中，对澳大利亚的出口增长了 81%。对南亚、英国、非洲和中东的出口则有所下降。

TPSO 预计，在人工智能相关电子产品需求稳定以及美国贸易政策更加明朗的背景下，2026 年剩余时间内出口将继续增长。

TPSO副总干事纳蒂亚·苏钦达表示，商务部维持全年出口增长5%至11%的预期，中值为8%。预计该预期将于11月再次进行评估。

然而，纳蒂亚表示，近期强劲的出口表现使全年增长达到15%的可能性增加，相当于约3912.7亿美元。要实现这一目标，需要在今年最后四个月的月均出口额至少达到310亿美元。

前景面临的风险包括霍尔木兹海峡周边紧张局势升级，这可能会扰乱航运并推高能源和货运成本，以及美国贸易措施的不确定性。

泰国商务部表示，将努力完成泰美互惠贸易协定的谈判，并加快自由贸易谈判，以开拓新市场，增强泰国出口商的竞争力。

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