Trade lane

What Thailand buys from Germany.

Thailand imported USD 4.5bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, down 13 per cent on 2022. That is 2 per cent of everything Thailand imported in these lines, and Germany is its number 8 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany 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 4.5bnfrom Germany in 2024 (USD 5.2bn in 2022)
2 per centof Thailand's imports in these lines, USD 192bn from every source
619product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#8Germany's rank among Thailand's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Thailand paid Germany for it at the border, Germany'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

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Thailand's imports16 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 172m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 95,888 a tonne, 2,020 tonnes
    USD 194min 2024
  2. 2

    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 imports3 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7.5m a tonne, 18 tonnes
    USD 136min 2024
  3. 3

    Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290

    Share of Thailand's imports2 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 42 tonnes
    USD 69min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,477 a tonne, 3,340 tonnes
    USD 68min 2024
  5. 5

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

    Share of Thailand's imports9 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,132 a tonne, 4,307 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  6. 6

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

    Share of Thailand's imports8 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 71m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 63,457 a tonne, 947 tonnes
    USD 60min 2024
  7. 7

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

    Share of Thailand's imports1 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changedown 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 951,705 a tonne, 61 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
  8. 8

    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 imports3 per cent, 116 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 143,715 a tonne, 400 tonnes
    USD 57min 2024
  9. 9

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219

    Share of Thailand's imports28 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 281 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 518,231 a tonne, 110 tonnes
    USD 57min 2024
  10. 10

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

    Share of Thailand's imports3 per cent, 160 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 32,078 a tonne, 1,676 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  11. 11

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Thailand's imports15 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 199,665 a tonne, 262 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  12. 12

    Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199

    Share of Thailand's imports10 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 940,295 a tonne, 49 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  13. 13

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other...HS 382290

    Share of Thailand's imports16 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 191,000 a tonne, 226 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  14. 14

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,364 a tonne, 2,347 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  15. 15

    Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumaticHS 903289

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 168,506 a tonne, 254 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  16. 16

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

    Share of Thailand's imports5 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 37,687 a tonne, 1,114 tonnes
    USD 42min 2024
  17. 17

    Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180

    Share of Thailand's imports9 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 211,452 a tonne, 193 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  18. 18

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,047 a tonne, 4,507 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  19. 19

    Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beveragesHS 842230

    Share of Thailand's imports19 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 35,020 a tonne, 1,114 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Thailand's imports2 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,925 a tonne, 1,591 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  21. 21

    Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,681 a tonne, 889 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  22. 22

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

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 57,208 a tonne, 528 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  23. 23

    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 imports2 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 197,693 a tonne, 148 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703HS 870710

    Share of Thailand's imports44 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,909 a tonne, 3,458 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  25. 25

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of Thailand's imports13 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 444,441 a tonne, 60 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  26. 26

    Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 54,700 a tonne, 483 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  27. 27

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Thailand's imports11 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,654 a tonne, 1,137 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  28. 28

    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 imports2 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 808,504 a tonne, 31 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  29. 29

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 55,572 a tonne, 422 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  30. 30

    Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: drilling or morticing machinesHS 846595

    Share of Thailand's imports39 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changefrom USD 43k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 22,841 a tonne, 932 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  31. 31

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Thailand's imports9 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,113 a tonne, 773 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  32. 32

    Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1HS 844313

    Share of Thailand's imports54 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,745 a tonne, 1,347 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  33. 33

    Amine-function compounds: aromatic polyamines and their derivatives, other than item no. 2921.51HS 292159

    Share of Thailand's imports87 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 18,001 a tonne, 1,099 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  34. 34

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chlorideHS 310420

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changedown 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 865 a tonne, 22,063 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  35. 35

    Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapterHS 847780

    Share of Thailand's imports10 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changedown 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 55,627 a tonne, 341 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  36. 36

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Thailand's imports8 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changedown 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 12 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  37. 37

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Thailand's imports2 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 75,397 a tonne, 247 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  38. 38

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190

    Share of Thailand's imports9 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,145 a tonne, 448 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  39. 39

    Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or includedHS 381590

    Share of Thailand's imports11 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  40. 40

    Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,452 a tonne, 2,061 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  41. 41

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Thailand's imports2 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,863 a tonne, 1,736 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  42. 42

    Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of...HS 481159

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,259 a tonne, 1,827 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  43. 43

    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 imports1 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,789 a tonne, 522 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  44. 44

    Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422HS 842290

    Share of Thailand's imports36 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 347,017 a tonne, 48 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  45. 45

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Thailand's imports18 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 55,043 a tonne, 299 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  46. 46

    Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed...HS 902214

    Share of Thailand's imports16 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 192,699 a tonne, 85 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  47. 47

    Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirringHS 847982

    Share of Thailand's imports10 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 49,421 a tonne, 329 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  48. 48

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

    Share of Thailand's imports1 per cent, 125 source countries
    Changedown 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,023 a tonne, 2,696 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  49. 49

    Silicones: in primary formsHS 391000

    Share of Thailand's imports10 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,602 a tonne, 1,873 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  50. 50

    Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changefrom USD 416k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 12 tonnes
    USD 15min 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. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219USD 57m in 2024, up 281 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Germany supplies 28 per cent of the line.
  2. Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1HS 844313USD 20m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 54 per cent of the line.
  3. Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed...HS 902214USD 16m in 2024, up 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  4. Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirringHS 847982USD 16m in 2024, up 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  5. Ophthalmic instruments and appliancesHS 901850USD 14m in 2024, up 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  6. Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysisHS 902710USD 15m in 2024, up 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  7. Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beveragesHS 842230USD 39m in 2024, up 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). Germany supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  8. Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1HS 290519USD 9m in 2024, up 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  9. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 68m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). Germany supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  10. Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including...HS 381190USD 11m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 21 per cent of the line.
  11. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 26m in 2024, up 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Germany supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  12. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 17m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  13. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231USD 136m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022). Germany supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  14. Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990USD 11m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  15. Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of...HS 481159USD 17m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  16. Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary usesHS 902219USD 10m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  17. Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic...HS 300449USD 10m in 2024, up 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 54 per cent of the line.
  18. Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400219USD 13m in 2024, up 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  19. Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370USD 13m in 2024, up 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  20. Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matterHS 170211USD 7m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 24 per cent of the line.
Where Germany dominates

Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany 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. Amine-function compounds: aromatic polyamines and their derivatives, other than item no. 2921.51HS 29215987 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 20m; 20 source countries in all.
  2. Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54031081 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 8m; 4 source countries in all.
  3. Copper: wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)HS 74082292 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 5m; 7 source countries in all.
  4. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tinHS 72121067 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 13 source countries in all.
  5. Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mmHS 84471263 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 8 source countries in all.
  6. Zirconium: unwrought, powders, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weightHS 81092993 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 6 source countries in all.
  7. Glasses for corrective spectacles: curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically workedHS 70151072 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 5 source countries in all.
  8. Scrapers: self-propelledHS 84293080 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 9 source countries in all.
  9. Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous woodHS 47042999 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 3m; 4 source countries in all.
  10. Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs: comparison...HS 90063070 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 2m; 18 source countries in all.
  11. Machines for additive manufacturing: by metal depositHS 84851084 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 1m; 2 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 Germany'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. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Germany: USD 194m at USD 95,888 a tonne. India: USD 138m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 47,363 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 89,597 a tonne.
  2. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231Germany: USD 136m at USD 7.5m a tonne. Taiwan: USD 1.1bn (22 per cent of the line) at USD 3.3m a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.5m a tonne.
  3. Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290Germany: USD 69m at USD 1.6m a tonne. Taiwan: USD 703m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1.2m a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.8m a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Germany: USD 68m at USD 20,477 a tonne. China: USD 1.5bn (92 per cent of the line) at USD 13,973 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,477 a tonne.
  5. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829Germany: USD 65m at USD 15,132 a tonne. China: USD 279m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 7,262 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,379 a tonne.
  6. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Germany: USD 60m at USD 63,457 a tonne. China: USD 375m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 18,864 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 39,555 a tonne.
  7. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Germany: USD 58m at USD 951,705 a tonne. Morocco: USD 5m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 464,964 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.2m a tonne.
  8. 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 853710Germany: USD 57m at USD 143,715 a tonne. China: USD 850m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 31,888 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 109,648 a tonne.
  9. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219Germany: USD 57m at USD 518,231 a tonne. United States: USD 44m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 139,817 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 186,582 a tonne.
  10. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Germany: USD 54m at USD 32,078 a tonne. China: USD 1.0bn (54 per cent of the line) at USD 5,922 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,681 a tonne.
  11. Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Germany: USD 52m at USD 199,665 a tonne. United States: USD 88m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 63,517 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 176,535 a tonne.
  12. Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199Germany: USD 46m at USD 940,295 a tonne. United States: USD 82m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 168,461 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 511,786 a tonne.
  13. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other...HS 382290Germany: USD 43m at USD 191,000 a tonne. United States: USD 129m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 126,498 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 140,859 a tonne.
  14. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Germany: USD 43m at USD 18,364 a tonne. Japan: USD 296m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 6,431 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,831 a tonne.
  15. Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumaticHS 903289Germany: USD 43m at USD 168,506 a tonne. Japan: USD 431m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 96,269 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 141,156 a tonne.
  16. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Germany: USD 42m at USD 37,687 a tonne. China: USD 276m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 10,724 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,372 a tonne.
  17. Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180Germany: USD 41m at USD 211,452 a tonne. China: USD 163m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 45,253 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 175,028 a tonne.
  18. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499Germany: USD 41m at USD 9,047 a tonne. China: USD 248m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 1,353 a tonne, 85 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,566 a tonne.
  19. Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beveragesHS 842230Germany: USD 39m at USD 35,020 a tonne. China: USD 74m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 13,318 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 45,842 a tonne.
  20. Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840Germany: USD 38m at USD 23,925 a tonne. Japan: USD 993m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 17,436 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,621 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 Germany'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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