Imports of goods and services in Thailand
Thailand: Imports of goods and services was 8.07 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.07 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
29th
of 179 countries
All-time high
8.07 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
80.07 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Thailand, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Thailand is 8.07 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Thailand peaked at 8.07 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 80.07 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
Thailand ranks 29th of 179 countries on this measure, 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 | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 80.07 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 84.65 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 100.66 billion constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1963 | 113.62 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 126.59 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1965 | 136.50 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 167.00 billion constant LCU | +22.3% |
| 1967 | 202.09 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 1968 | 234.88 billion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 1969 | 255.47 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 262.32 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 227.66 billion constant LCU | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 256.81 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1973 | 317.46 billion constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 1974 | 299.35 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 293.83 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 315.89 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 378.12 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1978 | 403.33 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 487.62 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 486.83 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 489.56 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 417.97 billion constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 1983 | 554.91 billion constant LCU | +32.8% |
| 1984 | 597.26 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 521.60 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 516.76 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 690.18 billion constant LCU | +33.6% |
| 1988 | 963.24 billion constant LCU | +39.6% |
| 1989 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 1.45 trillion constant LCU | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 2.02 trillion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 2.92 trillion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 2.82 trillion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 2.31 trillion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | +26.0% |
| 2001 | 2.95 trillion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 3.13 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 3.48 trillion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 4.19 trillion constant LCU | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 4.87 trillion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 5.01 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 5.22 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 5.82 trillion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 4.61 trillion constant LCU | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 5.67 trillion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 6.37 trillion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 6.73 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 6.84 trillion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 6.48 trillion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 6.48 trillion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.41 trillion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6.81 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 7.38 trillion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 7.00 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 6.02 trillion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 7.10 trillion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 7.34 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 7.16 trillion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 7.57 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 8.07 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 150.15 billion constant LCU | 80.07 billion constant LCU | 255.47 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 324.24 billion constant LCU | 227.66 billion constant LCU | 487.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 640.95 billion constant LCU | 417.97 billion constant LCU | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.20 trillion constant LCU | 1.45 trillion constant LCU | 2.92 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.22 trillion constant LCU | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | 5.82 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.62 trillion constant LCU | 5.67 trillion constant LCU | 7.38 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.21 trillion constant LCU | 6.02 trillion constant LCU | 8.07 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 26 Pakistan 10.20 trillion constant LCU compare
- 27 Philippines 8.76 trillion constant LCU compare
- 28 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 8.25 trillion constant LCU compare
- 30 Rwanda 7.85 trillion constant LCU compare
- 31 Senegal 7.42 trillion constant LCU compare
- 32 Kazakhstan 7.18 trillion constant LCU 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 (current US$), annual growth rate 11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6727 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 5,419 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 22.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 178,202 current LCU per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Thailand?
- Imports of goods and services in Thailand was 8.07 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 8.07 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.07 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Thailand rank for imports of goods and services?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.