Thai exports seen up 8% to 10% this year, shippers' group says
The Thai National Shippers' Council has raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 8%–10%, up from the previous 2%–4% estimate. This growth is driven by strong demand for electronics and AI goods, despite potential risks from geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties.
(Updated: 03 Jul 2026 12:23PM)
BANGKOK, July 3 : Thailand's exports are expected to rise by 8 per cent to 10 per cent this year, a shippers' group said on Friday, raising its forecast from a rise of 2 per cent to 4 per cent made in January.
- Exports are expected to continue growing in the second half of 2026, although growth may slow from the first half, the Thai National Shippers' Council said in a statement.
- Shipments will be supported by demand for electronics and AI-related goods, the group said, but it warned that geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties could slow growth.
- In the first five months of 2026, exports, a key driver of Thailand's growth, rose 17 per cent year-on-year. Exports increased 12.9 per cent last year.
- Last month, the central bank left its key interest rate unchanged and raised its 2026 economic growth outlook to 2.3 per cent, with exports seen up 14 per cent.
Source: Reuters
source: CNA https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/thai-exports-seen-up-8-10-year-shippers-group-says-6229606
