Trade lane

What Japan buys from Thailand.

Japan imported USD 21bn of manufactured and processed goods from Thailand in 2024, down 10 per cent on 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything Japan imported in these lines, and Thailand is its number 6 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 21bnfrom Thailand in 2024 (USD 23bn in 2022)
5 per centof Japan's imports in these lines, USD 431bn from every source
884product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#6Thailand's rank among Japan's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Japan paid Thailand for it at the border, Thailand's share of everything Japan imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 50 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 160232

    Share of Japan's imports64 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.6bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,698 a tonne, 307,038 tonnes
    USD 1.4bnin 2024
  2. 2

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

    Share of Japan's imports5 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 723m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 377 tonnes
    USD 566min 2024
  3. 3

    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 Japan's imports9 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 569m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 326,308 a tonne, 1,689 tonnes
    USD 551min 2024
  4. 4

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

    Share of Japan's imports21 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 262m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 508,114 a tonne, 1,065 tonnes
    USD 541min 2024
  5. 5

    Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910

    Share of Japan's imports40 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 293m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,813 a tonne, 106,247 tonnes
    USD 299min 2024
  6. 6

    Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170

    Share of Japan's imports17 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 381m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 424,608 a tonne, 686 tonnes
    USD 291min 2024
  7. 7

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Japan's imports22 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 199m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,955 a tonne, 16,360 tonnes
    USD 277min 2024
  8. 8

    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 Japan's imports23 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 385m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,881 a tonne, 13,613 tonnes
    USD 257min 2024
  9. 9

    Dextrins and other modified starchesHS 350510

    Share of Japan's imports60 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 270m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 821 a tonne, 277,620 tonnes
    USD 228min 2024
  10. 10

    Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containersHS 160521

    Share of Japan's imports39 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 284m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,898 a tonne, 20,163 tonnes
    USD 220min 2024
  11. 11

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Japan's imports20 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 246m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,245 a tonne, 19,534 tonnes
    USD 220min 2024
  12. 12

    Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 160414

    Share of Japan's imports60 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 226m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,296 a tonne, 41,395 tonnes
    USD 219min 2024
  13. 13

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Japan's imports1 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 560m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 860,976 a tonne, 248 tonnes
    USD 213min 2024
  14. 14

    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 Japan's imports3 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 258m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 524,532 a tonne, 400 tonnes
    USD 210min 2024
  15. 15

    Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or shipsHS 854430

    Share of Japan's imports4 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 241m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,473 a tonne, 7,271 tonnes
    USD 200min 2024
  16. 16

    Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copperHS 854411

    Share of Japan's imports35 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 195m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,850 a tonne, 16,833 tonnes
    USD 199min 2024
  17. 17

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Japan's imports21 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 957 a tonne, 196,702 tonnes
    USD 188min 2024
  18. 18

    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 870421

    Share of Japan's imports94 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 252m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,729 a tonne, 15,944 tonnes
    USD 187min 2024
  19. 19

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

    Share of Japan's imports12 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 231m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,264 a tonne, 7,946 tonnes
    USD 185min 2024
  20. 20

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

    Share of Japan's imports14 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 160m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,733 a tonne, 14,263 tonnes
    USD 182min 2024
  21. 21

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Japan's imports23 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 329m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,697 a tonne, 38,142 tonnes
    USD 179min 2024
  22. 22

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

    Share of Japan's imports11 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 253m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 140,039 a tonne, 1,262 tonnes
    USD 177min 2024
  23. 23

    Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512

    Share of Japan's imports54 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 461m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 225,279 a tonne, 781 tonnes
    USD 176min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: parts of bodies, safety seat beltsHS 870821

    Share of Japan's imports72 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 123m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,348 a tonne, 15,076 tonnes
    USD 171min 2024
  25. 25

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Japan's imports18 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,815 a tonne, 42,769 tonnes
    USD 163min 2024
  26. 26

    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 Japan's imports3 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 344,484 a tonne, 467 tonnes
    USD 161min 2024
  27. 27

    Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 761010

    Share of Japan's imports59 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 223m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,966 a tonne, 23,049 tonnes
    USD 161min 2024
  28. 28

    Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650

    Share of Japan's imports21 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 156m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 48,157 a tonne, 3,168 tonnes
    USD 153min 2024
  29. 29

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

    Share of Japan's imports47 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,051 a tonne, 134,448 tonnes
    USD 141min 2024
  30. 30

    Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392321

    Share of Japan's imports13 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 200m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,592 a tonne, 53,584 tonnes
    USD 139min 2024
  31. 31

    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 Japan's imports17 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,723 a tonne, 7,544 tonnes
    USD 134min 2024
  32. 32

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

    Share of Japan's imports29 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,453 a tonne, 87,103 tonnes
    USD 127min 2024
  33. 33

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Japan's imports8 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 150m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,862 a tonne, 8,903 tonnes
    USD 123min 2024
  34. 34

    Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736

    Share of Japan's imports57 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 731 a tonne, 167,682 tonnes
    USD 123min 2024
  35. 35

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

    Share of Japan's imports5 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,750 a tonne, 12,505 tonnes
    USD 122min 2024
  36. 36

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Japan's imports9 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 125m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 66,478 a tonne, 1,800 tonnes
    USD 120min 2024
  37. 37

    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 Japan's imports16 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 194m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.3m a tonne, 50 tonnes
    USD 113min 2024
  38. 38

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

    Share of Japan's imports10 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 102,956 a tonne, 1,069 tonnes
    USD 110min 2024
  39. 39

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Japan's imports47 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 123m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,854 a tonne, 6,468 tonnes
    USD 109min 2024
  40. 40

    Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839

    Share of Japan's imports6 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 107min 2024
  41. 41

    Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereofHS 870895

    Share of Japan's imports17 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,207 a tonne, 5,280 tonnes
    USD 107min 2024
  42. 42

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Japan's imports8 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 71m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,314 a tonne, 9,367 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  43. 43

    Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590

    Share of Japan's imports41 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,885 a tonne, 17,385 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  44. 44

    Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposesHS 851650

    Share of Japan's imports26 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,640 a tonne, 13,176 tonnes
    USD 101min 2024
  45. 45

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

    Share of Japan's imports8 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,667 a tonne, 10,333 tonnes
    USD 100min 2024
  46. 46

    Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to...HS 844332

    Share of Japan's imports20 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 42,641 a tonne, 2,326 tonnes
    USD 99min 2024
  47. 47

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Japan's imports4 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 58,119 a tonne, 1,705 tonnes
    USD 99min 2024
  48. 48

    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 Japan's imports48 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 142m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 47,366 a tonne, 2,076 tonnes
    USD 98min 2024
  49. 49

    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 Japan's imports6 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 80,795 a tonne, 1,186 tonnes
    USD 96min 2024
  50. 50

    Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410

    Share of Japan's imports23 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,866 a tonne, 5,572 tonnes
    USD 94min 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. Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736USD 123m in 2024, from USD 17m in 2022. Thailand supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  2. Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material...HS 900211USD 63m in 2024, up 297 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Thailand supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  3. Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44HS 382460USD 59m in 2024, up 235 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Thailand supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  4. Monitors other than cathode-ray tube: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colourHS 852859USD 52m in 2024, up 234 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Thailand supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  5. Radio navigational aid apparatusHS 852691USD 79m in 2024, up 189 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). Thailand supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  6. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittingsHS 400932USD 20m in 2024, up 185 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Thailand supplies 52 per cent of the line.
  7. Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 70m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). Thailand supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  8. Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articlesHS 392490USD 38m in 2024, up 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Thailand supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  9. Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically workedHS 900130USD 22m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Thailand supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  10. Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track layingHS 842911USD 35m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Thailand supplies 36 per cent of the line.
  11. Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for...HS 851290USD 29m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Thailand supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  12. Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232USD 91m in 2024, up 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). Thailand supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  13. Amplifiers: audio-frequency electricHS 851840USD 37m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Thailand supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  14. 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 330499USD 25m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Thailand supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  15. Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 847180USD 22m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Thailand supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  16. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding...HS 871130USD 39m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Thailand supplies 63 per cent of the line.
  17. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 541m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 262m in 2022). Thailand supplies 21 per cent of the line.
  18. Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane...HS 291020USD 12m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Thailand supplies 47 per cent of the line.
  19. 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 134m in 2024, up 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022). Thailand supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  20. Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851150USD 24m in 2024, up 88 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Thailand supplies 14 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 Japan imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 16023264 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 1.4bn; 17 source countries in all.
  2. Dextrins and other modified starchesHS 35051060 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 228m; 25 source countries in all.
  3. 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 87042194 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 187m; 25 source countries in all.
  4. Vehicles: parts of bodies, safety seat beltsHS 87082172 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 171m; 38 source countries in all.
  5. Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44HS 38246099 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 59m; 3 source countries in all.
  6. Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copperHS 74071065 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 46m; 26 source countries in all.
  7. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding...HS 87113063 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 39m; 23 source countries in all.
  8. Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operatedHS 91029983 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 33m; 31 source countries in all.
  9. Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coilsHS 74091970 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 31m; 25 source countries in all.
  10. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuitsHS 85241294 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 28m; 13 source countries in all.
  11. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 85042379 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 25m; 8 source countries in all.
  12. Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 84071073 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 23m; 12 source countries in all.
  13. Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with...HS 76121075 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 13m; 8 source countries in all.
  14. Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processesHS 84563065 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 13m; 12 source countries in all.
  15. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc...HS 87114063 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 13m; 22 source countries in all.
  16. Lawn-tennis ballsHS 95066181 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 13m; 16 source countries in all.
  17. Office machines: duplicating machinesHS 84721098 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 12m; 6 source countries in all.
  18. Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparationsHS 33071073 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 12m; 25 source countries in all.
  19. Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mmHS 76051176 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 11m; 12 source countries in all.
  20. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), sheath contraceptivesHS 40141088 per cent of Japan's imports of the line, USD 10m; 11 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 Japan 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. Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 160232Thailand: USD 1.4bn at USD 4,698 a tonne. Brazil: USD 8m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,103 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,133 a tonne.
  2. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Thailand: USD 566m at USD 1.5m a tonne. South Korea: USD 239m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 966,411 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.6m a tonne.
  3. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762Thailand: USD 551m at USD 326,308 a tonne. India: USD 29m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 247,917 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 344,503 a tonne.
  4. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589Thailand: USD 541m at USD 508,114 a tonne. China: USD 1.1bn (44 per cent of the line) at USD 199,743 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 414,707 a tonne.
  5. Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910Thailand: USD 299m at USD 2,813 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 19m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 2,061 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,518 a tonne.
  6. Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170Thailand: USD 291m at USD 424,608 a tonne. South Korea: USD 18m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 266,462 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 442,556 a tonne.
  7. 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 844331Thailand: USD 257m at USD 18,881 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 72m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 14,771 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,910 a tonne.
  8. Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containersHS 160521Thailand: USD 220m at USD 10,898 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 62m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 8,633 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,483 a tonne.
  9. Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or shipsHS 854430Thailand: USD 200m at USD 27,473 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 2.1bn (39 per cent of the line) at USD 20,906 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 74,607 a tonne.
  10. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829Thailand: USD 182m at USD 12,733 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 31m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 7,644 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,769 a tonne.
  11. Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512Thailand: USD 176m at USD 225,279 a tonne. France: USD 10m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 118,871 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 225,721 a tonne.
  12. Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 761010Thailand: USD 161m at USD 6,966 a tonne. China: USD 100m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 5,493 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,735 a tonne.
  13. Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392321Thailand: USD 139m at USD 2,592 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 257m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1,834 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,343 a tonne.
  14. 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 870340Thailand: USD 134m at USD 17,723 a tonne. United States: USD 9m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 13,654 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,104 a tonne.
  15. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140Thailand: USD 127m at USD 1,453 a tonne. South Korea: USD 78m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 1,150 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,399 a tonne.
  16. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Thailand: USD 122m at USD 9,750 a tonne. China: USD 1.4bn (54 per cent of the line) at USD 6,463 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,537 a tonne.
  17. 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 900190Thailand: USD 113m at USD 2.3m a tonne. China: USD 389m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 658,471 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 658,471 a tonne.
  18. Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumaticHS 903289Thailand: USD 110m at USD 102,956 a tonne. Germany: USD 55m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 38,016 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 189,652 a tonne.
  19. Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereofHS 870895Thailand: USD 107m at USD 20,207 a tonne. China: USD 210m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 14,645 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,498 a tonne.
  20. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Thailand: USD 100m at USD 9,667 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 15m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 7,101 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,359 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 Japan 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 Japan 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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