Thailand imported approximately US$348.72 billion worth of merchandise in 2025, an increase of 12.53% year on year, according to Topease global trade data.

Electronic integrated circuits overtook crude oil as Thailand's largest imported product category, reflecting strong growth in electronics-related imports. Gold and communication equipment also recorded substantial increases, while imports of crude oil and petroleum gases declined.

China remained Thailand's largest import partner, accounting for more than 31% of total imports. Japan, Taiwan (China), and the United States were also among the country's leading sources of imported goods.

This report examines Thailand's top import products, the categories recording the most significant changes, and the countries supplying the Thai market.

Thailand's Top 10 Import Products

The following product categories represented Thailand's highest-value merchandise imports in 2025, based on four-digit Harmonized System (HS) classifications.

1. Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542): US$35.17 billion, up 41.96%.

2. Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709): US$26.72 billion, down 15.90%.

3. Gold (HS 7108): US$21.12 billion, up 35.28%.

4. Telephones and communication equipment (HS 8517): US$11.19 billion, up 46.67%.

5. Petroleum gases (HS 2711): US$8.39 billion, down 12.89%.

6. Computers and automatic data processing machines (HS 8471): US$8.01 billion, down 4.38%.

7. Motor vehicle parts and accessories (HS 8708): US$6.45 billion, up 6.34%.

8. Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions (HS 8543): US$5.93 billion, up 111.77%.

9. Other articles of iron or steel (HS 7326): US$4.45 billion, up 7.73%.

10. Parts for office and data processing machines (HS 8473): US$4.31 billion, up 9.33%.

Electronic integrated circuits ranked first, followed by crude oil and gold. Together, these three product categories generated approximately US$83 billion in recorded imports.

Among the top 10 products, electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions recorded the fastest percentage growth, while integrated circuits contributed the largest absolute increase in import value.

The rankings also reveal contrasting trends. Electronics and precious metals expanded strongly, while several energy-related products and computer equipment recorded declines.

Thailand's Imports Of Electronics And Semiconductors

Electronics-related products were among Thailand's strongest-growing import categories in 2025, with particularly large increases in integrated circuits and communication equipment.

Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542) reached US$35.17 billion, an increase of 41.96% compared with 2024. This represented approximately US$10.40 billion in additional import value, the largest absolute increase among the reported product categories.

Other notable electronics-related imports included:

Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions recorded particularly rapid growth, more than doubling in import value. Communication equipment also expanded significantly, adding approximately US$3.56 billion compared with 2024.

Additional increases were recorded in electrical switching and connection equipment, data storage media, and flat panel display modules.

These figures indicate that Thailand's electronics imports expanded across multiple product groups, including semiconductors, communication devices, circuit components, and specialized electrical equipment.

However, import growth was not uniform across all technology-related categories. Computers and automatic data processing machines declined 4.38%, despite remaining among Thailand's ten largest imports.

Thailand's Imports Of Mineral Fuels And Petroleum

Energy products remained a major component of Thailand's imports in 2025, although two of the largest categories recorded declines.

Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709) ranked second among Thailand's imported products, with a value of US$26.72 billion, down 15.90% from 2024.

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons (HS 2711) followed a similar pattern, declining 12.89% to US$8.39 billion.

The two categories illustrate an important difference between Thailand's overall import growth and its energy-related purchases. While total merchandise imports increased by double digits, the recorded value of major petroleum imports fell.

These declines do not necessarily indicate an equivalent reduction in physical energy consumption. Import values can be affected by changes in international commodity prices, shipment quantities, and the composition of imported products.

For businesses analyzing Thailand's energy market, more detailed product and shipment information would be needed to determine the factors behind these changes.

Thailand's Imports Of Gold And Precious Metals

Precious metals were another important source of import growth in 2025.

Gold imports reached US$21.12 billion, increasing 35.28% year on year. This represented approximately US$5.51 billion in additional import value, making gold the second-largest contributor to import growth among the reported product categories.

Other precious-metal categories also recorded substantial increases:

The sharp percentage increase in coin imports should be considered alongside its smaller previous-year base.

Together, these changes highlight significant growth in Thailand's precious-metal imports. However, the available figures do not establish whether the increases resulted primarily from higher prices, greater shipment volumes, or changes in product composition.

Thailand's Imports Of Machinery And Automotive Parts

Thailand's machinery and automotive-related imports showed more moderate growth than semiconductors and precious metals.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories (HS 8708) reached US$6.45 billion, increasing 6.34% year on year. The category remained among Thailand's ten largest imported products.

Parts for office and data processing machines (HS 8473) also recorded positive growth, increasing 9.33% to US$4.31 billion.

Meanwhile, computers and automatic data processing machines declined 4.38%, contrasting with the strong growth in electronic components.

Other industrial products recorded increases, including:

These differences show that Thailand's industrial imports did not expand at the same pace across all product categories. Semiconductor-related goods recorded particularly strong growth, while several machinery and automotive categories experienced more moderate changes.

Thailand's Main Import Partners

China was Thailand's largest source of imported goods in 2025, supplying approximately US$109.13 billion, equivalent to 31.29% of Thailand's total merchandise imports.

Imports from China increased 33.41%, adding approximately US$27.33 billion compared with 2024. This was by far the largest absolute increase among Thailand's import partners.

The country's five largest import sources were:

1. China: US$109.13 billion, up 33.41%.

2. Japan: US$30.08 billion, up 3.32%.

3. Taiwan (China): US$26.08 billion, up 24.62%.

4. United States: US$21.19 billion, up 7.91%.

5. United Arab Emirates: US$16.99 billion, up 0.69%.

Together, these five sources accounted for approximately 58% of Thailand's recorded imports.

China's position was particularly notable because it combined the largest import value with one of the strongest growth rates among Thailand's major trading partners.

Taiwan (China) also recorded substantial growth, adding approximately US$5.15 billion in import value. Japan remained Thailand's second-largest import source, although its year-on-year growth was comparatively modest.

Fast-Growing Import Sources

Beyond China and Taiwan (China), several other markets contributed to Thailand's import expansion.

Vietnam recorded an increase of 18.72%, adding approximately US$1.73 billion. Indonesia followed with growth of 15.78%, while Malaysia increased 8.71%.

Some smaller import sources registered faster percentage growth. Imports from Norway increased 35.97%, Mozambique 39.79%, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo 37.11%.

These figures highlight changes in Thailand's sourcing relationships, although country-level totals alone do not identify the products responsible for each increase.

Not every source market expanded. Imports from Hong Kong (China) declined 12.74%, while Australia recorded a decrease of 3.25%.

For exporters evaluating the Thai market, both the scale of existing import relationships and changes in sourcing patterns can provide useful context for identifying potential customers and assessing competition.

Finding Thai Importers And Researching Market Demand

Thailand's import statistics identify major product categories and supplier countries, but they do not reveal which individual companies are purchasing specific goods.

For overseas exporters and manufacturers considering Thailand as a target market, company-level trade records can help answer more practical questions:

Topease E-Platform supports this research by combining available customs and import-export records with company and supply chain intelligence.

Businesses can research Thai importers, examine available shipment histories, identify existing supplier relationships, and evaluate potential buyers based on recorded trading activity.

This information can help international exporters move beyond national import rankings and assess the companies participating in Thailand's import market.

Conclusion

Thailand's merchandise imports reached approximately US$348.72 billion in 2025, increasing 12.53% year on year.

Electronic integrated circuits were the country's largest imported product category and contributed the greatest absolute increase in import value. Gold, communication equipment, and specialized electrical machinery also recorded strong growth, while crude oil and petroleum gases declined.

China remained Thailand's largest import partner, accounting for more than 31% of total imports and contributing the largest increase in import value. Taiwan (China) and several Southeast Asian markets also recorded notable growth.

These differences across products and supplier countries provide useful context for exporters, manufacturers, and businesses researching Thailand's import market and potential buyers.