# Thai Exports Jump 10.2% in April, Boosting Economic Growth and Strengthening Trade Confidence

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/economics/223535-thai-exports-jump-10-2-in-april-boosting-economic-growth-and-strengthening-trade-confidence
- Published: 2025-06-03T11:35:00+07:00
- Author: J. Allan

Thailand’s export sector continued its strong performance in April 2025, posting
a 10.2% year-on-year increase and marking the tenth consecutive month of growth.

## Key takeaways

 * Thai exports grew 10.2% in April, marking ten consecutive months of expansion.
 * The U.S. market led growth with a 23.8% surge, contributing to a 14% rise in 
   exports year-to-date.
 * Government trade efforts and upcoming FTAs are expected to sustain long-term 
   export-driven growth.

The monthly export value reached $25.625 billion, underscoring the resilience of
the Thai economy amid global trade uncertainties and concerns over potential U.S.
tariff impacts.

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Stripping out oil, gold, and military-related exports, growth remained solid at 
7.1%, supported by sustained demand for industrial and agro-industrial products.

Key growth categories included computer equipment, electrical circuits, rubber products,
gems, and switchboards.

The United States remained a key market, with Thai exports to the U.S. jumping 23.8%,
the nineteenth straight month of expansion. 

Other regions also contributed to the strong showing: ASEAN markets grew by 7.8%,
South Asia by 8.7%, the European Union by 6.1%, Japan by 5.5%, and China by 3.2%.

Over the first four months of 2025, exports surged 14.0% compared to the same period
last year, or 12.1% when excluding oil, gold, and military supplies. 

Since Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took office seven months ago, export
growth has averaged 12.5%, a pace not seen in decades.

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The Ministry of Commerce attributes the sustained export momentum to proactive trade
policies and strategic engagement with key partners. 

Looking ahead, the government is working to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
with the European Union by year-end. 

Talks with the United States are also progressing, with expectations of concluding
a trade deal within the next 90 days.

Despite external challenges, the Ministry remains confident that exports will continue
to be a cornerstone of Thailand’s economic growth.

 Even in a no-growth scenario for the remainder of the year, average export growth
is projected to exceed 4%, surpassing earlier forecasts.

Officials maintain that the country’s current export strategies are well-positioned
to support long-term, sustainable economic expansion in the face of global volatility.