Trade lane

What Thailand buys from Japan.

Thailand imported USD 24bn of manufactured and processed goods from Japan in 2024, down 17 per cent on 2022. That is 13 per cent of everything Thailand imported in these lines, and Japan is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Japan 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 24bnfrom Japan in 2024 (USD 29bn in 2022)
13 per centof Thailand's imports in these lines, USD 192bn from every source
1,216product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2Japan's rank among Thailand's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Thailand paid Japan for it at the border, Japan'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 48 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Thailand's imports53 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,436 a tonne, 56,940 tonnes
    USD 993min 2024
  2. 2

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

    Share of Thailand's imports7 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 792m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 608 tonnes
    USD 823min 2024
  3. 3

    Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290

    Share of Thailand's imports23 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 722m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 454 tonnes
    USD 680min 2024
  4. 4

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coilsHS 722530

    Share of Thailand's imports72 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 584m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 688 a tonne, 706,781 tonnes
    USD 486min 2024
  5. 5

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

    Share of Thailand's imports43 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 446m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 96,269 a tonne, 4,479 tonnes
    USD 431min 2024
  6. 6

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

    Share of Thailand's imports13 per cent, 125 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 457m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,496 a tonne, 50,193 tonnes
    USD 376min 2024
  7. 7

    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 720839

    Share of Thailand's imports83 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 395m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 628 a tonne, 589,538 tonnes
    USD 370min 2024
  8. 8

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

    Share of Thailand's imports61 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 586m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,439 a tonne, 29,507 tonnes
    USD 367min 2024
  9. 9

    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 imports23 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 359m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,776 a tonne, 5,690 tonnes
    USD 306min 2024
  10. 10

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

    Share of Thailand's imports30 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 441m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,431 a tonne, 46,079 tonnes
    USD 296min 2024
  11. 11

    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 720838

    Share of Thailand's imports88 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 386m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 613 a tonne, 456,295 tonnes
    USD 280min 2024
  12. 12

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

    Share of Thailand's imports15 per cent, 160 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 283m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,555 a tonne, 19,744 tonnes
    USD 268min 2024
  13. 13

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

    Share of Thailand's imports32 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 312m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 65,853 a tonne, 4,057 tonnes
    USD 267min 2024
  14. 14

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720827

    Share of Thailand's imports80 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 305m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 910 a tonne, 272,049 tonnes
    USD 248min 2024
  15. 15

    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 imports45 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 274m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,764 a tonne, 12,970 tonnes
    USD 243min 2024
  16. 16

    Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851190

    Share of Thailand's imports85 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 211m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,684 a tonne, 8,345 tonnes
    USD 231min 2024
  17. 17

    Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square)...HS 720712

    Share of Thailand's imports29 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 368m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 523 a tonne, 411,096 tonnes
    USD 215min 2024
  18. 18

    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 imports16 per cent, 108 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 291m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 205,143 a tonne, 1,041 tonnes
    USD 214min 2024
  19. 19

    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 imports12 per cent, 116 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 263m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 127,420 a tonne, 1,654 tonnes
    USD 211min 2024
  20. 20

    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 imports4 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 300m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 209min 2024
  21. 21

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

    Share of Thailand's imports27 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 264m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,088 a tonne, 33,516 tonnes
    USD 204min 2024
  22. 22

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

    Share of Thailand's imports6 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 229m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 203min 2024
  23. 23

    Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480

    Share of Thailand's imports31 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 268m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,979 a tonne, 6,539 tonnes
    USD 196min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Thailand's imports67 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,329 a tonne, 10,616 tonnes
    USD 184min 2024
  25. 25

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mmHS 720917

    Share of Thailand's imports50 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 280m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 770 a tonne, 218,195 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  26. 26

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than...HS 720826

    Share of Thailand's imports71 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 214m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 952 a tonne, 167,522 tonnes
    USD 159min 2024
  27. 27

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)HS 854141

    Share of Thailand's imports48 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 149m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 157min 2024
  28. 28

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Thailand's imports50 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,992 a tonne, 51,554 tonnes
    USD 154min 2024
  29. 29

    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 imports12 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 196m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,100 a tonne, 135,229 tonnes
    USD 149min 2024
  30. 30

    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 imports29 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 252m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,508 a tonne, 22,546 tonnes
    USD 147min 2024
  31. 31

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

    Share of Thailand's imports18 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 67,738 a tonne, 2,102 tonnes
    USD 142min 2024
  32. 32

    Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815

    Share of Thailand's imports33 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 194m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,174 a tonne, 19,712 tonnes
    USD 141min 2024
  33. 33

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

    Share of Thailand's imports29 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 195m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 88,843 a tonne, 1,546 tonnes
    USD 137min 2024
  34. 34

    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 imports14 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 261,666 a tonne, 501 tonnes
    USD 131min 2024
  35. 35

    Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically...HS 900190

    Share of Thailand's imports47 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 765,262 a tonne, 168 tonnes
    USD 129min 2024
  36. 36

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Thailand's imports11 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 69,549 a tonne, 1,802 tonnes
    USD 125min 2024
  37. 37

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Thailand's imports37 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,908 a tonne, 7,831 tonnes
    USD 125min 2024
  38. 38

    Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extrudedHS 722830

    Share of Thailand's imports51 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 175m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,237 a tonne, 96,133 tonnes
    USD 119min 2024
  39. 39

    Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224

    Share of Thailand's imports44 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 955,919 a tonne, 123 tonnes
    USD 117min 2024
  40. 40

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Thailand's imports4 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 190m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 389,107 a tonne, 300 tonnes
    USD 117min 2024
  41. 41

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

    Share of Thailand's imports50 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,340 a tonne, 26,238 tonnes
    USD 114min 2024
  42. 42

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

    Share of Thailand's imports8 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 324 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 144,676 a tonne, 755 tonnes
    USD 109min 2024
  43. 43

    Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-sectionHS 721499

    Share of Thailand's imports46 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 159m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,123 a tonne, 92,840 tonnes
    USD 104min 2024
  44. 44

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolledHS 722550

    Share of Thailand's imports56 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 955 a tonne, 108,876 tonnes
    USD 104min 2024
  45. 45

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

    Share of Thailand's imports13 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,372 a tonne, 2,558 tonnes
    USD 103min 2024
  46. 46

    Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232

    Share of Thailand's imports13 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4.2m a tonne, 24 tonnes
    USD 103min 2024
  47. 47

    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 imports8 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 299,878 a tonne, 330 tonnes
    USD 99min 2024
  48. 48

    Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coilsHS 740911

    Share of Thailand's imports73 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 112m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,856 a tonne, 9,054 tonnes
    USD 98min 2024
  49. 49

    Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbonHS 720720

    Share of Thailand's imports93 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,302 a tonne, 74,826 tonnes
    USD 97min 2024
  50. 50

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

    Share of Thailand's imports13 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 52,100 a tonne, 1,792 tonnes
    USD 93min 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. Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852329USD 109m in 2024, up 324 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022). Japan supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  2. Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 39m in 2024, up 227 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Japan supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  3. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or control circuitsHS 852492USD 30m in 2024, up 183 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Japan supplies 70 per cent of the line.
  4. Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetateHS 550210USD 16m in 2024, up 183 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 44 per cent of the line.
  5. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 184m in 2024, up 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022). Japan supplies 67 per cent of the line.
  6. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760USD 93m in 2024, up 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). Japan supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210USD 84m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022). Japan supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  8. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421USD 24m in 2024, up 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Japan supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  9. Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321511USD 12m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Japan supplies 35 per cent of the line.
  10. Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840721USD 11m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Japan supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  11. Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3904HS 390490USD 10m in 2024, up 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Japan supplies 76 per cent of the line.
  12. 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 870360USD 10m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Japan supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  13. Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450USD 38m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). Japan supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  14. Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirringHS 847982USD 19m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Japan supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  15. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelinesHS 730419USD 17m in 2024, up 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Japan supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  16. Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, manostatsHS 903220USD 27m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Japan supplies 79 per cent of the line.
  17. Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390USD 37m in 2024, up 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). Japan supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  18. Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290USD 24m in 2024, up 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Japan supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  19. Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymersHS 392329USD 13m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  20. Instruments, appliances and machines: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031HS 903190USD 48m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). Japan supplies 38 per cent of the line.
Where Japan dominates

Lines where Japan supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Japan 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. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coilsHS 72253072 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 486m; 9 source countries in all.
  2. 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 72083983 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 370m; 7 source countries in all.
  3. Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 84099961 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 367m; 74 source countries in all.
  4. 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 72083888 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 280m; 6 source countries in all.
  5. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 72082780 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 248m; 9 source countries in all.
  6. Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 85119085 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 231m; 50 source countries in all.
  7. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 87034067 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 184m; 18 source countries in all.
  8. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than...HS 72082671 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 159m; 7 source countries in all.
  9. Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coilsHS 74091173 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 98m; 19 source countries in all.
  10. Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbonHS 72072093 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 97m; 15 source countries in all.
  11. Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or...HS 70031967 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 88m; 23 source countries in all.
  12. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or moreHS 72082576 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 71m; 8 source countries in all.
  13. Rubber: synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 40026068 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 67m; 12 source countries in all.
  14. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically)HS 72259264 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 64m; 9 source countries in all.
  15. Tools: plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermetsHS 82090065 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 64m; 45 source countries in all.
  16. Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameterHS 72139962 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 53m; 12 source countries in all.
  17. Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coilsHS 74092170 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 52m; 18 source countries in all.
  18. Steel, alloy: wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steelHS 72299072 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 48m; 25 source countries in all.
  19. Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for useHS 37079080 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 43m; 27 source countries in all.
  20. Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coilsHS 74093169 per cent of Thailand's imports of the line, USD 40m; 8 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 Japan'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. Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840Japan: USD 993m at USD 17,436 a tonne. Philippines: USD 154m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 11,998 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,621 a tonne.
  2. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Japan: USD 823m at USD 1.4m a tonne. China: USD 1.1bn (10 per cent of the line) at USD 787,449 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.2m a tonne.
  3. Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumaticHS 903289Japan: USD 431m at USD 96,269 a tonne. China: USD 155m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 38,348 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 141,156 a tonne.
  4. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690Japan: USD 376m at USD 7,496 a tonne. China: USD 1.9bn (65 per cent of the line) at USD 5,246 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,220 a tonne.
  5. Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999Japan: USD 367m at USD 12,439 a tonne. China: USD 29m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 8,022 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,655 a tonne.
  6. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690Japan: USD 306m at USD 53,776 a tonne. South Korea: USD 32m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 29,188 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 64,275 a tonne.
  7. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Japan: USD 268m at USD 13,555 a tonne. China: USD 1.0bn (54 per cent of the line) at USD 5,922 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,681 a tonne.
  8. Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399Japan: USD 267m at USD 65,853 a tonne. China: USD 271m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 15,932 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 74,239 a tonne.
  9. Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991Japan: USD 243m at USD 18,764 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 81m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 11,425 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,473 a tonne.
  10. Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851190Japan: USD 231m at USD 27,684 a tonne. China: USD 15m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 6,499 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,422 a tonne.
  11. Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square)...HS 720712Japan: USD 215m at USD 523 a tonne. India: USD 29m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 413 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 518 a tonne.
  12. Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370Japan: USD 214m at USD 205,143 a tonne. China: USD 681m (50 per cent of the line) at USD 87,736 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 167,650 a tonne.
  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 853710Japan: USD 211m at USD 127,420 a tonne. China: USD 850m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 31,888 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 109,648 a tonne.
  14. Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480Japan: USD 196m at USD 29,979 a tonne. China: USD 253m (39 per cent of the line) at USD 5,857 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,547 a tonne.
  15. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Japan: USD 184m at USD 17,329 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 53m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 12,940 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,573 a tonne.
  16. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than...HS 720826Japan: USD 159m at USD 952 a tonne. China: USD 8m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 689 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 773 a tonne.
  17. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049Japan: USD 149m at USD 1,100 a tonne. China: USD 956m (77 per cent of the line) at USD 630 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 861 a tonne.
  18. Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850Japan: USD 147m at USD 6,508 a tonne. China: USD 118m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 4,026 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,256 a tonne.
  19. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Japan: USD 142m at USD 67,738 a tonne. China: USD 375m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 18,864 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 39,555 a tonne.
  20. Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815Japan: USD 141m at USD 7,174 a tonne. China: USD 149m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 2,592 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,768 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 Japan'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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