In 2025, Thailand’s border and transit trade reached 1.93 trillion baht, growing 6.7%. Transit trade surged 24.4%, driven by exports like durian and hard drives, despite slower border trade. Six trade fairs are planned for 2026.
Key Points
- In 2025, border and transit trade reached 1.93 trillion baht, a 6.7% rise from the previous year, aiding the growth of the border economy. Trade with neighboring countries amounted to 894.19 billion baht, while transit trade soared by 24.4% to 1.04 trillion baht, with China as the top destination.
- Major exports included fresh durian, hard disk drives, and rubber. However, border trade slowed in the latter half of the year due to issues at the Thai-Cambodian border and Myanmar’s import restrictions. Nonetheless, robust transit trade sustained overall growth.
- Looking forward, the Department of Foreign Trade plans to host six border trade fairs across different provinces in fiscal year 2026. These events will enable entrepreneurs to showcase products, engage in business matching, and expand trade channels, further supporting border economic activity.
The Department of Foreign Trade reported that border and transit trade in 2025 totaled 1.93 trillion baht, a 6.7 percent increase from the previous year and supporting continued growth in the border economy.
The department reported that trade with four neighboring countries reached 894.19 billion baht, while transit trade to third countries totaled 1.04 trillion baht. Transit trade grew by 24.4 percent, the highest on record.
China remained Thailand’s largest transit trade destination at 608 billion baht, followed by Singapore and Vietnam. Major exports included fresh durian, hard disk drives, and rubber.
The department noted that border trade slowed in the second half of the year due to the Thai–Cambodian border situation and Myanmar’s import controls. However, strong transit trade remained a key driver, allowing overall trade to maintain solid growth.
Looking ahead, the Department of Foreign Trade will organize six border trade fairs in six provinces during fiscal year 2026. These events will provide entrepreneurs with free opportunities to showcase products, participate in business matching, and expand trade channels, supporting border economic activity and strengthening alternative markets.
Source : Thailand’s Transit Trade Hits Record 1.04 Trillion Baht in 2025
