Thailand’s exports surged by 19.0% year-on-year in September, marking a robust recovery and significantly outpacing market expectations, according to data released Monday by the country’s commerce ministry.
The latest figures far exceeded the 7.0% increase anticipated in a Reuters poll, and followed a 5.8% uptick in August. Imports for the month also climbed, jumping 17.2% from the same period last year, compared with analysts’ projected 10.6% growth.
Thailand’s trade surplus expanded to $1.28 billion in September, surpassing the $0.10 billion predicted by economists surveyed by Reuters.
Despite the strong momentum in overall exports, rice shipment volumes in September declined by 15.6% year-on-year, the commerce ministry reported.
The solid export and import growth in September suggest resilient demand for Thai goods and a more optimistic outlook for the nation’s trade balance entering the final quarter of 2025.
