Trade lane

What Thailand buys from China.

Thailand imported USD 78bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022. That is 41 per cent of everything Thailand imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 78bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 71bn in 2022)
41 per centof Thailand's imports in these lines, USD 192bn from every source
2,522product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Thailand's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Thailand paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Thailand imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 42 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Thailand's imports81 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.8bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 764,548 a tonne, 4,237 tonnes
    USD 3.2bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Thailand's imports65 per cent, 125 source countries
    Changeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,246 a tonne, 370,369 tonnes
    USD 1.9bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Thailand's imports93 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.9bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 329,669 a tonne, 5,647 tonnes
    USD 1.9bnin 2024
  4. 4

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Thailand's imports56 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 987m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 97,673 a tonne, 15,526 tonnes
    USD 1.5bnin 2024
  5. 5

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Thailand's imports92 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 263 per cent on 2022 (USD 412m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,973 a tonne, 106,969 tonnes
    USD 1.5bnin 2024
  6. 6

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Thailand's imports88 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 197 per cent on 2022 (USD 432m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 656,851 a tonne, 1,953 tonnes
    USD 1.3bnin 2024
  7. 7

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Thailand's imports10 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 787,449 a tonne, 1,357 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  8. 8

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Thailand's imports21 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 557m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.0m a tonne, 511 tonnes
    USD 1.0bnin 2024
  9. 9

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Thailand's imports54 per cent, 160 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 797m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,922 a tonne, 169,073 tonnes
    USD 1.0bnin 2024
  10. 10

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Thailand's imports77 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 849m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 630 a tonne, 1,517,994 tonnes
    USD 956min 2024
  11. 11

    Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330

    Share of Thailand's imports26 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 600m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 924min 2024
  12. 12

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Thailand's imports64 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.0bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 133,056 a tonne, 6,873 tonnes
    USD 915min 2024
  13. 13

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Thailand's imports48 per cent, 116 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 721m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,888 a tonne, 26,652 tonnes
    USD 850min 2024
  14. 14

    Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852329

    Share of Thailand's imports57 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 610m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 249,770 a tonne, 2,957 tonnes
    USD 739min 2024
  15. 15

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Thailand's imports51 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 526m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 52,219 a tonne, 13,236 tonnes
    USD 691min 2024
  16. 16

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Thailand's imports61 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 556m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,252 a tonne, 25,155 tonnes
    USD 686min 2024
  17. 17

    Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370

    Share of Thailand's imports50 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 844m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 87,736 a tonne, 7,763 tonnes
    USD 681min 2024
  18. 18

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Thailand's imports84 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 300m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 618min 2024
  19. 19

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Thailand's imports57 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 461m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,124 a tonne, 15,052 tonnes
    USD 544min 2024
  20. 20

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Thailand's imports74 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 294m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,896 a tonne, 21,610 tonnes
    USD 516min 2024
  21. 21

    Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430

    Share of Thailand's imports86 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 437m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,222 a tonne, 119,000 tonnes
    USD 502min 2024
  22. 22

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Share of Thailand's imports65 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 454m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,115 a tonne, 26,717 tonnes
    USD 484min 2024
  23. 23

    Chemical elements: doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms: chemical compounds doped for use in electronicsHS 381800

    Share of Thailand's imports56 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.0bn in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 456min 2024
  24. 24

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Thailand's imports100 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 416m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,301 a tonne, 182,126 tonnes
    USD 419min 2024
  25. 25

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442

    Share of Thailand's imports70 per cent, 94 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 384m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,661 a tonne, 22,368 tonnes
    USD 417min 2024
  26. 26

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Thailand's imports85 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 425m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,304 a tonne, 20,193 tonnes
    USD 410min 2024
  27. 27

    Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390

    Share of Thailand's imports69 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changeup 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 184,750 a tonne, 2,064 tonnes
    USD 381min 2024
  28. 28

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Thailand's imports48 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 146m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,864 a tonne, 19,867 tonnes
    USD 375min 2024
  29. 29

    Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450

    Share of Thailand's imports72 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 290m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,227 a tonne, 17,510 tonnes
    USD 372min 2024
  30. 30

    Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110

    Share of Thailand's imports76 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 382m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,163 a tonne, 35,315 tonnes
    USD 359min 2024
  31. 31

    Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212

    Share of Thailand's imports96 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 252m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,926 a tonne, 25,439 tonnes
    USD 354min 2024
  32. 32

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Thailand's imports76 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 347m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 844 a tonne, 407,128 tonnes
    USD 344min 2024
  33. 33

    Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170

    Share of Thailand's imports61 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 372,390 a tonne, 913 tonnes
    USD 340min 2024
  34. 34

    Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129

    Share of Thailand's imports49 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 320m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 362,796 a tonne, 915 tonnes
    USD 332min 2024
  35. 35

    Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227HS 722790

    Share of Thailand's imports75 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 196m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 567 a tonne, 583,323 tonnes
    USD 331min 2024
  36. 36

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Thailand's imports93 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 237m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,678 a tonne, 41,879 tonnes
    USD 322min 2024
  37. 37

    Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612

    Share of Thailand's imports79 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 418m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,237 a tonne, 95,768 tonnes
    USD 310min 2024
  38. 38

    Monitors other than cathode-ray tube: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colourHS 852859

    Share of Thailand's imports73 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 326m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,556 a tonne, 11,070 tonnes
    USD 305min 2024
  39. 39

    Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110

    Share of Thailand's imports57 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 277m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,307 a tonne, 32,705 tonnes
    USD 304min 2024
  40. 40

    Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150

    Share of Thailand's imports27 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 202m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 135,204 a tonne, 2,206 tonnes
    USD 298min 2024
  41. 41

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Thailand's imports47 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 244m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,648 a tonne, 25,037 tonnes
    USD 292min 2024
  42. 42

    Carbon: carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.HS 280300

    Share of Thailand's imports55 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 359m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,174 a tonne, 245,088 tonnes
    USD 288min 2024
  43. 43

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411

    Share of Thailand's imports98 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changefrom USD 43m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 92,198 a tonne, 3,078 tonnes
    USD 284min 2024
  44. 44

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Thailand's imports37 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 226m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,262 a tonne, 38,431 tonnes
    USD 279min 2024
  45. 45

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Thailand's imports91 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 210 per cent on 2022 (USD 89m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 102,534 a tonne, 2,698 tonnes
    USD 277min 2024
  46. 46

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Thailand's imports36 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 267m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,724 a tonne, 25,776 tonnes
    USD 276min 2024
  47. 47

    Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereofHS 870870

    Share of Thailand's imports87 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 337m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,779 a tonne, 72,076 tonnes
    USD 272min 2024
  48. 48

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphatesHS 310559

    Share of Thailand's imports52 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 289m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 504 a tonne, 540,665 tonnes
    USD 272min 2024
  49. 49

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Thailand's imports87 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 180m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,259 a tonne, 216,074 tonnes
    USD 272min 2024
  50. 50

    Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399

    Share of Thailand's imports33 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 235m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,932 a tonne, 17,005 tonnes
    USD 271min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVAHS 850434USD 82m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
  2. Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresisHS 854330USD 77m in 2024, from USD 8m in 2022. China supplies 76 per cent of the line.
  3. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411USD 284m in 2024, from USD 43m in 2022. China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  4. Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113HS 911390USD 43m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. China supplies 86 per cent of the line.
  5. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460USD 39m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  6. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838USD 36m in 2024, up 482 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  7. Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390USD 381m in 2024, up 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022). China supplies 69 per cent of the line.
  8. Combs, hair slides and the like: of hard rubber or plasticsHS 961511USD 39m in 2024, up 385 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  9. Saddlery and harness: for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materialsHS 420100USD 28m in 2024, up 377 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
  10. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610463USD 53m in 2024, up 374 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  11. Furnishing articles: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404)HS 630493USD 32m in 2024, up 345 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  12. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839USD 70m in 2024, up 344 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  13. Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or moreHS 721633USD 70m in 2024, up 331 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  14. Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900USD 119m in 2024, up 313 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). China supplies 74 per cent of the line.
  15. Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators)HS 843139USD 32m in 2024, up 293 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  16. Industrial robotsHS 842870USD 23m in 2024, up 291 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 52 per cent of the line.
  17. Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas)HS 660191USD 22m in 2024, up 284 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  18. Lasers: other than laser diodesHS 901320USD 85m in 2024, up 271 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). China supplies 72 per cent of the line.
  19. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 1.5bn in 2024, up 263 per cent on 2022 (USD 412m in 2022). China supplies 92 per cent of the line.
  20. Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holdersHS 846620USD 19m in 2024, up 261 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 47 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Thailand imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171381 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3.2bn; 39 source countries in all.
  2. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 73269065 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 1.9bn; 125 source countries in all.
  3. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713093 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 1.9bn; 72 source countries in all.
  4. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038092 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 1.5bn; 20 source countries in all.
  5. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177988 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 1.3bn; 60 source countries in all.
  6. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 72104977 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 956m; 16 source countries in all.
  7. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176264 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 915m; 82 source countries in all.
  8. Electrical static convertersHS 85044061 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 686m; 81 source countries in all.
  9. Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 73089084 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 618m; 55 source countries in all.
  10. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85076074 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 516m; 46 source countries in all.
  11. Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 84143086 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 502m; 43 source countries in all.
  12. Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 76169965 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 484m; 81 source countries in all.
  13. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143100 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 419m; 24 source countries in all.
  14. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 85444270 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 417m; 94 source countries in all.
  15. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029985 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 410m; 59 source countries in all.
  16. Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 85439069 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 381m; 69 source countries in all.
  17. Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 85045072 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 372m; 68 source countries in all.
  18. Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 74111076 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 359m; 27 source countries in all.
  19. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 42021296 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 354m; 63 source countries in all.
  20. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107076 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 344m; 21 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Thailand at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713China: USD 3.2bn at USD 764,548 a tonne. India: USD 56m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 573,529 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
  2. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690China: USD 1.9bn at USD 5,246 a tonne. India: USD 51m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 3,563 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,220 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380China: USD 1.5bn at USD 13,973 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 8m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 9,709 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,477 a tonne.
  4. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779China: USD 1.3bn at USD 656,851 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 495,988 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 685,218 a tonne.
  5. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239China: USD 1.1bn at USD 787,449 a tonne. Morocco: USD 5m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 464,964 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.2m a tonne.
  6. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231China: USD 1.0bn at USD 2.0m a tonne. Philippines: USD 249m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.5m a tonne.
  7. Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852329China: USD 739m at USD 249,770 a tonne. Japan: USD 109m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 144,676 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 144,676 a tonne.
  8. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690China: USD 691m at USD 52,219 a tonne. South Korea: USD 32m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 29,188 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 64,275 a tonne.
  9. Electrical static convertersHS 850440China: USD 686m at USD 27,252 a tonne. Philippines: USD 12m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 21,784 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 70,243 a tonne.
  10. Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370China: USD 681m at USD 87,736 a tonne. Italy: USD 5m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 70,164 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 167,650 a tonne.
  11. Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699China: USD 484m at USD 18,115 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 11,489 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,635 a tonne.
  12. Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390China: USD 381m at USD 184,750 a tonne. South Korea: USD 23m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 134,075 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 191,416 a tonne.
  13. Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170China: USD 340m at USD 372,390 a tonne. Ireland: USD 18m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 183,554 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 437,155 a tonne.
  14. Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129China: USD 332m at USD 362,796 a tonne. Japan: USD 35m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 275,962 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 516,878 a tonne.
  15. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449China: USD 292m at USD 11,648 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 25m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 6,854 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,606 a tonne.
  16. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829China: USD 279m at USD 7,262 a tonne. India: USD 9m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 5,272 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,379 a tonne.
  17. Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereofHS 870870China: USD 272m at USD 3,779 a tonne. India: USD 8m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 1,662 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,229 a tonne.
  18. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphatesHS 310559China: USD 272m at USD 504 a tonne. South Korea: USD 108m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 376 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 601 a tonne.
  19. Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of siliconHS 280469China: USD 265m at USD 4,212 a tonne. Laos: USD 48m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 2,278 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,904 a tonne.
  20. Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750WHS 850131China: USD 205m at USD 5,852 a tonne. United States: USD 17m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 3,560 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,299 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Thailand with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Thailand imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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