Imports of goods and services in Thailand
Thailand: Imports of goods and services was 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
388.92 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
24th
of 200 countries
All-time high
388.92 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.48 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Thailand, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 69.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Thailand peaked at 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.48 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Thailand 24th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Thailand, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 3.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 5.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1978 | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 8.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1980 | 10.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1981 | 10.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 9.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 11.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1984 | 11.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 10.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 14.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1988 | 21.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1989 | 27.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1990 | 35.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1991 | 42.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1992 | 46.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 53.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 63.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 82.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1996 | 83.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 72.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 48.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -33.0% |
| 1999 | 56.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 71.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2001 | 69.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 73.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 85.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 107.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 132.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 146.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 162.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 203.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 154.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2010 | 207.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2011 | 255.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 273.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 274.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 254.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 229.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 221.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 247.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 283.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 272.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 232.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 296.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 2022 | 334.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 327.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 349.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 83.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 69.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 203.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 252.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 207.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 283.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 321.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 232.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 21 Russian Federation 399.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Viet Nam 398.71 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Brazil 395.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Türkiye 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Sweden 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Thailand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4957 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,994 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 16.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 8.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual -0.1089 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 2.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 23,172 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Thailand?
- Imports of goods and services in Thailand was 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 388.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Thailand rank for imports of goods and services?
- Thailand ranks 24th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.