# Thailand’s FTA Export Utilisation Reaches 2.8 Trillion Baht in 2025

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/295640-thailands-fta-export-utilisation-reaches-2-8-trillion-baht-in-2025
- Published: 2026-03-20T04:21:00+07:00
- Author: Angela Reyes

Thailand’s use of free trade agreement (FTA) preferences for exports totalled US
$90.24 billion (~2.8 trillion baht) in 2025, marking an 8.36% increase from the 
previous year.

## **Key **Points

 * The overall FTA utilisation rate was **82.26%** of eligible export goods.
 * **Top FTA markets:** ASEAN (US$33.15B, 72.45% utilisation), China (US$25.13B,
   96.11%), India (US$9.85B, 72.93%), Japan (US$6.85B, 83.62%), and Australia (US
   $5.61B, 56.42%).
 * **Top export products** using FTA preferences included goods transport vehicles,
   fresh durians, synthetic rubber, unwrought platinum, and prepared chicken meat.
 * Fresh durians alone accounted for over **US$4.26 billion** in exports to China
   under ACFTA.
 * Jewellery and unwrought platinum saw explosive growth under the ASEAN–India FTA,
   surging by **162,893%** and **395%** respectively.
 * Industrial products dominated FTA utilisation at **72.73%** of total value; agricultural
   products accounted for **27.27%**.
 * Thailand is expanding FTA reach with new agreements covering **EFTA, Bhutan, 
   and Sri Lanka**.
 * The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has set a target of upskilling at least**
   1,200 entrepreneurs** in FY2026.

**Why It Matters:**
Thailand’s growing FTA utilisation highlights its strengthening
role as an Indo-Pacific trade hub, with significant opportunities still untapped—
particularly in fast-growing markets like India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

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