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Thailand's exports surged 20.8% in June 2026 compared to the same month last year, exceeding market forecasts. Shipments to the United States, Thailand's largest export market, rose sharply by 44.3% year-on-year. For the first half of 2026, Thai exports increased by 17.6% year-on-year. The data indicates strong external demand, particularly from the US, driving Thailand's trade performance.
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Thai exports rose 17.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Thailand's exports rose 20.8% in June compared to the same month last year, surpassing market expectations.
Shipments to the United States, Thailand's largest export market, increased by 44.3% in June from a year earlier.
Key highlights:
- June exports: +20.8% year-on-year (above forecast)
- First-half 2026 exports: +17.6% year-on-year
- US-bound shipments (June): +44.3% year-on-year
Source
The Business TimesRegional
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Thai June exports rise 20.8% on year, higher than forecast