Thailand’s exports posted double-digit growth in May, according to a commerce ministry official, signaling continued strength in the country’s external sector despite a moderation from the previous month’s pace.
The customs-cleared data follows a robust 23.1% year-on-year rise in April, suggesting that demand for Thai goods remains resilient.
4% jump in outbound shipments during the first 20 days of June, underscoring a synchronized recovery across key Asian economies.
The ministry’s update points to a broader stabilization in global trade flows, with Asian exporters benefiting from renewed import activity.
This development aligns with a wider regional uptick in trade volumes.
Neighboring Malaysia has seen its 2026 export forecast significantly upgraded by Apex Securities, which raised its year-on-year growth projection to 16.3% from 8.1%.
Similarly, South Korea reported a sharp 60.4% jump in outbound shipments during the first 20 days of June, underscoring a synchronized recovery across key Asian economies.