Trade lane

What China buys from Thailand.

China imported USD 28bn of manufactured and processed goods from Thailand in 2024, down 4 per cent on 2022. That is 3 per cent of everything China imported in these lines, and Thailand is its number 8 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Thailand 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 28bnfrom Thailand in 2024 (USD 29bn in 2022)
3 per centof China's imports in these lines, USD 986bn from every source
754product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#8Thailand's rank among China's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what China paid Thailand for it at the border, Thailand's share of everything China imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 71 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170

    Share of China's imports45 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 356,232 a tonne, 12,229 tonnes
    USD 4.4bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Rubber: mixtures of natural and synthetic rubbers of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400280

    Share of China's imports43 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.6bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,714 a tonne, 1,341,281 tonnes
    USD 2.3bnin 2024
  3. 3

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

    Share of China's imports2 per cent, 109 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.9bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 672 tonnes
    USD 1.4bnin 2024
  4. 4

    Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mmHS 440729

    Share of China's imports69 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 943m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 342 a tonne, 3,617,774 tonnes
    USD 1.2bnin 2024
  5. 5

    Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructoseHS 170290

    Share of China's imports86 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 397m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 495 a tonne, 2,148,546 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  6. 6

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

    Share of China's imports5 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 660m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 79,648 a tonne, 8,837 tonnes
    USD 704min 2024
  7. 7

    Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardHS 470620

    Share of China's imports57 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 510m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 267 a tonne, 2,380,116 tonnes
    USD 636min 2024
  8. 8

    Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140

    Share of China's imports10 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,376 a tonne, 446,547 tonnes
    USD 614min 2024
  9. 9

    Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzeneHS 290220

    Share of China's imports11 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 336m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,000 a tonne, 462,675 tonnes
    USD 463min 2024
  10. 10

    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 China's imports7 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 262m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.2m a tonne, 386 tonnes
    USD 450min 2024
  11. 11

    Polycarbonates: in primary formsHS 390740

    Share of China's imports18 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 475m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,028 a tonne, 164,936 tonnes
    USD 335min 2024
  12. 12

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of China's imports16 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changeup 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 137m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 656,049 a tonne, 463 tonnes
    USD 304min 2024
  13. 13

    Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112

    Share of China's imports3 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 3.2m a tonne, 86 tonnes
    USD 273min 2024
  14. 14

    Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material...HS 900211

    Share of China's imports35 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 184m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 944,927 a tonne, 289 tonnes
    USD 273min 2024
  15. 15

    Juice: of any single fruit, nut or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other...HS 200989

    Share of China's imports57 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 223 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 921 a tonne, 275,810 tonnes
    USD 254min 2024
  16. 16

    Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110

    Share of China's imports6 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 281m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,646 a tonne, 153,563 tonnes
    USD 253min 2024
  17. 17

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of China's imports4 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 277m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 78,979 a tonne, 2,945 tonnes
    USD 233min 2024
  18. 18

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

    Share of China's imports6 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 233min 2024
  19. 19

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

    Share of China's imports4 per cent, 101 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 318m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,591 a tonne, 133,655 tonnes
    USD 213min 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 China's importsunder 1 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 948m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 554,260 a tonne, 376 tonnes
    USD 208min 2024
  21. 21

    Rubber: vulcanised, thread and cordHS 400700

    Share of China's imports79 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 239m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,728 a tonne, 75,492 tonnes
    USD 206min 2024
  22. 22

    Dextrins and other modified starchesHS 350510

    Share of China's imports39 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 861 a tonne, 231,220 tonnes
    USD 199min 2024
  23. 23

    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 China's imports4 per cent, 111 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 248m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 108,983 a tonne, 1,658 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  24. 24

    Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120

    Share of China's imports3 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 177m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,020 a tonne, 172,843 tonnes
    USD 176min 2024
  25. 25

    Furskins: tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembledHS 430211

    Share of China's imports30 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 219,267 a tonne, 789 tonnes
    USD 173min 2024
  26. 26

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of China's imports5 per cent, 111 source countries
    Changedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 260m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 74,730 a tonne, 2,139 tonnes
    USD 160min 2024
  27. 27

    Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110

    Share of China's imports16 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,622 a tonne, 6,686 tonnes
    USD 158min 2024
  28. 28

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

    Share of China's imports4 per cent, 106 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 185m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 153min 2024
  29. 29

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

    Share of China's imports7 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 952 a tonne, 158,413 tonnes
    USD 151min 2024
  30. 30

    Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840710

    Share of China's imports83 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 145min 2024
  31. 31

    Ball bearingsHS 848210

    Share of China's imports12 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 43,108 a tonne, 3,341 tonnes
    USD 144min 2024
  32. 32

    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 China's imports4 per cent, 133 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 180m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 83,386 a tonne, 1,638 tonnes
    USD 137min 2024
  33. 33

    Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430

    Share of China's imports18 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 205m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,622 a tonne, 17,079 tonnes
    USD 130min 2024
  34. 34

    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 China's imports2 per cent, 107 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 179m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 199,062 a tonne, 649 tonnes
    USD 129min 2024
  35. 35

    Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glassHS 900150

    Share of China's imports47 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 259,309 a tonne, 481 tonnes
    USD 125min 2024
  36. 36

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made...HS 854149

    Share of China's imports14 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 146m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 305,712 a tonne, 387 tonnes
    USD 118min 2024
  37. 37

    Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729

    Share of China's imports10 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 183m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,238 a tonne, 51,472 tonnes
    USD 115min 2024
  38. 38

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of China's imports2 per cent, 105 source countries
    Changeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 38,587 a tonne, 2,902 tonnes
    USD 112min 2024
  39. 39

    Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232

    Share of China's importsunder 1 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 84 tonnes
    USD 108min 2024
  40. 40

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

    Share of China's imports1 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 196m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 157,317 a tonne, 645 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  41. 41

    Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane...HS 291020

    Share of China's imports36 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 123m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,160 a tonne, 85,602 tonnes
    USD 99min 2024
  42. 42

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without...HS 871150

    Share of China's imports65 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changedown 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 366m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 58,123 a tonne, 1,675 tonnes
    USD 97min 2024
  43. 43

    Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490

    Share of China's imports8 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 129m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,373 a tonne, 3,095 tonnes
    USD 94min 2024
  44. 44

    Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51HS 841459

    Share of China's imports16 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 45,118 a tonne, 2,047 tonnes
    USD 92min 2024
  45. 45

    Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymersHS 390130

    Share of China's imports8 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changedown 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 313m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,343 a tonne, 65,416 tonnes
    USD 88min 2024
  46. 46

    Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110

    Share of China's imports59 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,801 a tonne, 8,024 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  47. 47

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

    Share of China's importsunder 1 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 182m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,369 a tonne, 2,780 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  48. 48

    Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to...HS 844331

    Share of China's imports12 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,048 a tonne, 7,540 tonnes
    USD 83min 2024
  49. 49

    Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400219

    Share of China's imports9 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,420 a tonne, 34,241 tonnes
    USD 83min 2024
  50. 50

    Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetoneHS 291411

    Share of China's imports32 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 798 a tonne, 102,774 tonnes
    USD 82min 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. Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013HS 901390USD 33m in 2024, up 412 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  2. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly...HS 420229USD 29m in 2024, up 351 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 65 per cent of the line.
  3. Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock)HS 820750USD 20m in 2024, up 297 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Thailand supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  4. 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 900190USD 64m in 2024, up 270 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Thailand supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  5. Juice: of any single fruit, nut or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other...HS 200989USD 254m in 2024, up 223 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022). Thailand supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  6. Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120USD 25m in 2024, up 221 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Thailand supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  7. Chemical elements: doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms: chemical compounds doped for use in electronicsHS 381800USD 19m in 2024, up 198 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  8. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraftHS 401130USD 27m in 2024, up 195 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Thailand supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  9. Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550490USD 62m in 2024, up 190 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). Thailand supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  10. Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial jointsHS 902139USD 28m in 2024, up 181 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Thailand supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  11. Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructoseHS 170290USD 1.1bn in 2024, up 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 397m in 2022). Thailand supplies 86 per cent of the line.
  12. Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390USD 24m in 2024, up 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Thailand supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  13. Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412HS 841290USD 15m in 2024, up 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  14. Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splitsHS 410411USD 16m in 2024, up 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  15. Poly(lactic acid): in primary formsHS 390770USD 58m in 2024, up 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). Thailand supplies 47 per cent of the line.
  16. Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene and isopreneHS 290124USD 25m in 2024, up 161 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Thailand supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  17. Amplifiers: audio-frequency electricHS 851840USD 36m in 2024, up 151 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Thailand supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  18. Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490USD 47m in 2024, up 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Thailand supplies 20 per cent of the line.
  19. Wood, of tropical wood: as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or...HS 440839USD 25m in 2024, up 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Thailand supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  20. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display onlyHS 910212USD 23m in 2024, up 145 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Thailand supplies 72 per cent of the line.
Where Thailand dominates

Lines where Thailand supplies 60 per cent or more.

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

  1. Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mmHS 44072969 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 1.2bn; 57 source countries in all.
  2. Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructoseHS 17029086 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 1.1bn; 44 source countries in all.
  3. Rubber: vulcanised, thread and cordHS 40070079 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 206m; 33 source countries in all.
  4. Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 84071083 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 145m; 24 source countries in all.
  5. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without...HS 87115065 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 97m; 13 source countries in all.
  6. Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less...HS 48026291 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 47m; 32 source countries in all.
  7. Tanned or crust hides and skins: of swine, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)HS 41063178 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 42m; 7 source countries in all.
  8. Retreaded tyres: of a kind used on aircraftHS 40121387 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 38m; 18 source countries in all.
  9. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic displayHS 91021973 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 37m; 35 source countries in all.
  10. Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operatedHS 91029999 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 35m; 26 source countries in all.
  11. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly...HS 42022965 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 29m; 65 source countries in all.
  12. Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print camerasHS 90064070 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 25m; 31 source countries in all.
  13. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display onlyHS 91021272 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 23m; 32 source countries in all.
  14. Zinc dustHS 79031066 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 21m; 11 source countries in all.
  15. Antimony and articles thereof: unwrought antimony, powdersHS 81101070 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 7m; 8 source countries in all.
  16. Food preparations: tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similarHS 19030093 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 6m; 11 source countries in all.
  17. Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill...HS 52113261 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 6m; 23 source countries in all.
  18. Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposesHS 85165061 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 6m; 30 source countries in all.
  19. Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials...HS 42023979 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 5m; 35 source countries in all.
  20. Vegetable preparations: sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozenHS 20058090 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 4m; 13 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 Thailand's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to China 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. Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170Thailand: USD 4.4bn at USD 356,232 a tonne. Mexico: USD 33m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 138,642 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 605,719 a tonne.
  2. Rubber: mixtures of natural and synthetic rubbers of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400280Thailand: USD 2.3bn at USD 1,714 a tonne. Myanmar: USD 176m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 1,217 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,633 a tonne.
  3. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Thailand: USD 1.4bn at USD 2.1m a tonne. Malaysia: USD 2.5bn (4 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.6m a tonne.
  4. Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mmHS 440729Thailand: USD 1.2bn at USD 342 a tonne. Bolivia: USD 16m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 224 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 529 a tonne.
  5. Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardHS 470620Thailand: USD 636m at USD 267 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 203 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 242 a tonne.
  6. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140Thailand: USD 614m at USD 1,376 a tonne. United States: USD 993m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 869 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 972 a tonne.
  7. Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzeneHS 290220Thailand: USD 463m at USD 1,000 a tonne. Kazakhstan: USD 19m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 664 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 981 a tonne.
  8. 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 847150Thailand: USD 450m at USD 1.2m a tonne. Taiwan: USD 1.5bn (24 per cent of the line) at USD 854,317 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 397,839 a tonne.
  9. Polycarbonates: in primary formsHS 390740Thailand: USD 335m at USD 2,028 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 82m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 1,245 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,236 a tonne.
  10. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589Thailand: USD 304m at USD 656,049 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 123m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 359,694 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 543,028 a tonne.
  11. Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112Thailand: USD 273m at USD 3.2m a tonne. United States: USD 631m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 1.1m a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.0m a tonne.
  12. Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material...HS 900211Thailand: USD 273m at USD 944,927 a tonne. Japan: USD 279m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 655,803 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 990,351 a tonne.
  13. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110Thailand: USD 253m at USD 1,646 a tonne. United States: USD 620m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 1,269 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,206 a tonne.
  14. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499Thailand: USD 213m at USD 1,591 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 123m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 956 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,027 a tonne.
  15. Dextrins and other modified starchesHS 350510Thailand: USD 199m at USD 861 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 114m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 637 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,660 a tonne.
  16. 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 853710Thailand: USD 181m at USD 108,983 a tonne. Japan: USD 724m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 68,478 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 109,699 a tonne.
  17. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120Thailand: USD 176m at USD 1,020 a tonne. India: USD 32m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 767 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,020 a tonne.
  18. Electrical static convertersHS 850440Thailand: USD 160m at USD 74,730 a tonne. Japan: USD 272m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 46,230 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 68,132 a tonne.
  19. Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110Thailand: USD 158m at USD 23,622 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 30m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 18,806 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 48,843 a tonne.
  20. Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210Thailand: USD 151m at USD 952 a tonne. Japan: USD 173m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 649 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,203 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 China 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 Thailand's part of everything China 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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