Thailand’s largest import sources

Because of geographic proximity and favorable trade conditions, countries and territories in Asia supply most of Thailand’s imported goods. China was Thailand’s largest import partner, accounting for more than 31%, followed by Japan at 8.57%. Thailand also imported heavily from Taiwan (China), the UAE, Malaysia, and the Republic of Korea. Viet Nam ranked seventh among Thailand’s major import partners, with a share of nearly 3%.

These major suppliers dominate the Thai market in many important product groups, from electrical machinery to industrial inputs. Economies such as China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Indonesia have export structures similar to Viet Nam’s and therefore pose significant competitive pressure in the Thai market.

Table: Top 10 countries supplying Thailand in 2025

Source: ITC Trade Map, 2026

FTA partners

As of the end of May 2025, Thailand had a total of 14 FTAs in force with 18 economies, mainly in Asia. Goods from these partners enjoy tariff preferences when exported to Thailand under the relevant FTAs.

Thailand is continuing to expand its FTA network with new partners in different regions, including negotiations with the EU, EFTA, Canada, and others. New FTAs are expected to increase competitive pressure on Vietnamese exports to the Thai market

Table: Thailand’s Free Trade Agreements

Source: Thai Customs, 2025

Source: Center for WTO and International Trade - VCCI

• Thailand's market size
• Thailand’s import and export activities
• Consumer characteristics in Thailand
• Characteristics of Thailand’s distribution system
• Vietnam’s export situation to Thailand