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.
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.
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Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170
Share of China's imports45 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.1bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 356,232 a tonne, 12,229 tonnesUSD 4.4bnin 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.6bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,714 a tonne, 1,341,281 tonnesUSD 2.3bnin 2024 -
3
Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239
Share of China's imports2 per cent, 109 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.9bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 672 tonnesUSD 1.4bnin 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 943m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 342 a tonne, 3,617,774 tonnesUSD 1.2bnin 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 397m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 495 a tonne, 2,148,546 tonnesUSD 1.1bnin 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 660m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 79,648 a tonne, 8,837 tonnesUSD 704min 2024 -
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Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardHS 470620
Share of China's imports57 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 510m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 267 a tonne, 2,380,116 tonnesUSD 636min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,376 a tonne, 446,547 tonnesUSD 614min 2024 -
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Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzeneHS 290220
Share of China's imports11 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 336m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,000 a tonne, 462,675 tonnesUSD 463min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 262m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.2m a tonne, 386 tonnesUSD 450min 2024 -
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Polycarbonates: in primary formsHS 390740
Share of China's imports18 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 475m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,028 a tonne, 164,936 tonnesUSD 335min 2024 -
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Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589
Share of China's imports16 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 137m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 656,049 a tonne, 463 tonnesUSD 304min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of China's imports3 per cent, 22 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 3.2m a tonne, 86 tonnesUSD 273min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 184m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 944,927 a tonne, 289 tonnesUSD 273min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 223 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 921 a tonne, 275,810 tonnesUSD 254min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 281m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,646 a tonne, 153,563 tonnesUSD 253min 2024 -
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Circuits: printedHS 853400
Share of China's imports4 per cent, 79 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 277m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 78,979 a tonne, 2,945 tonnesUSD 233min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of China's imports6 per cent, 102 source countriesChangeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 233min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of China's imports4 per cent, 101 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 318m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,591 a tonne, 133,655 tonnesUSD 213min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 948m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 554,260 a tonne, 376 tonnesUSD 208min 2024 -
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Rubber: vulcanised, thread and cordHS 400700
Share of China's imports79 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 239m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,728 a tonne, 75,492 tonnesUSD 206min 2024 -
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Dextrins and other modified starchesHS 350510
Share of China's imports39 per cent, 50 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 861 a tonne, 231,220 tonnesUSD 199min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 248m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 108,983 a tonne, 1,658 tonnesUSD 181min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 177m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,020 a tonne, 172,843 tonnesUSD 176min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 219,267 a tonne, 789 tonnesUSD 173min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of China's imports5 per cent, 111 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 260m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 74,730 a tonne, 2,139 tonnesUSD 160min 2024 -
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Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110
Share of China's imports16 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,622 a tonne, 6,686 tonnesUSD 158min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of China's imports4 per cent, 106 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 185m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 153min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of China's imports7 per cent, 76 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 952 a tonne, 158,413 tonnesUSD 151min 2024 -
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Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840710
Share of China's imports83 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 145min 2024 -
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Ball bearingsHS 848210
Share of China's imports12 per cent, 85 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,108 a tonne, 3,341 tonnesUSD 144min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 180m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 83,386 a tonne, 1,638 tonnesUSD 137min 2024 -
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Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430
Share of China's imports18 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 205m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,622 a tonne, 17,079 tonnesUSD 130min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 179m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 199,062 a tonne, 649 tonnesUSD 129min 2024 -
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Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glassHS 900150
Share of China's imports47 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 259,309 a tonne, 481 tonnesUSD 125min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 146m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 305,712 a tonne, 387 tonnesUSD 118min 2024 -
37
Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729
Share of China's imports10 per cent, 51 source countriesChangedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 183m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,238 a tonne, 51,472 tonnesUSD 115min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 38,587 a tonne, 2,902 tonnesUSD 112min 2024 -
39
Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232
Share of China's importsunder 1 per cent, 66 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 84 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 196m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 157,317 a tonne, 645 tonnesUSD 102min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 123m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,160 a tonne, 85,602 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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 countriesChangedown 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 366m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 58,123 a tonne, 1,675 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 129m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,373 a tonne, 3,095 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
44
Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51HS 841459
Share of China's imports16 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 45,118 a tonne, 2,047 tonnesUSD 92min 2024 -
45
Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymersHS 390130
Share of China's imports8 per cent, 38 source countriesChangedown 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 313m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,343 a tonne, 65,416 tonnesUSD 88min 2024 -
46
Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110
Share of China's imports59 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,801 a tonne, 8,024 tonnesUSD 87min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 182m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,369 a tonne, 2,780 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,048 a tonne, 7,540 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,420 a tonne, 34,241 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetoneHS 291411
Share of China's imports32 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 798 a tonne, 102,774 tonnesUSD 82min 2024
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rubber: vulcanised, thread and cordHS 40070079 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 206m; 33 source countries in all.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print camerasHS 90064070 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 25m; 31 source countries in all.
- 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.
- Zinc dustHS 79031066 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 21m; 11 source countries in all.
- Antimony and articles thereof: unwrought antimony, powdersHS 81101070 per cent of China's imports of the line, USD 7m; 8 source countries in all.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 China buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
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.
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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