# Thailand’s FTA-Driven Export Growth Surges Past $60 Billion in 2025

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/256839-thailands-fta-driven-export-growth-surges-past-60-billion-in-2025
- Published: 2025-11-10T06:09:00+07:00
- Author: Stephanie Chu

Thailand’s export sector has recorded a robust performance in the first eight months
of 2025, with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization driving total export value 
to **$60.25 billion**, marking an **8.4% year-on-year increase**, according to the
Ministry of Commerce.

The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) reports an impressive **FTA utilization rate
of 80.71%**, underscoring the strategic agility of Thai businesses in leveraging
tariff privileges amid global economic volatility.

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**ASEAN** emerged as the leading export destination, accounting for **$21.1 billion**
in FTA-supported trade, followed by key markets in **China**, **India**, **Japan**,
and **Australia**. Notable product categories benefiting from reduced tariffs include:

 * **Fresh durian** (dominant in China)
 * **Platinum and jewelry** (strong demand in India)
 * **Commercial vehicles**, **synthetic rubber**, and **processed chicken meat**

Looking ahead, the Thai government is accelerating efforts to expand trade opportunities
through new FTAs with **Europe** and **South Korea**. To support this initiative,
the DFT has trained over **1,200 entrepreneurs nationwide**, equipping them to maximize
trade privileges and contribute to long-term economic resilience.

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