24.04.202607:00:00UTC+00Thailand’s March Customs-Based Imports Climb to 35.70%, Extending Uptrend in External Demand

Thailand’s customs-based import growth accelerated in March 2026, with the indicator rising to 35.70%, up from 31.80% recorded in February 2026. The latest data, updated on 24 April 2026, signal a continued strengthening in inbound trade flows.

The increase in March marks a further expansion in import activity compared with the previous month, indicating sustained demand for foreign goods and inputs. While the detailed composition of imports was not provided, the stronger customs-based figures are likely to be closely watched by investors and policymakers as a potential sign of improving domestic demand and production capacity.

With back-to-back monthly gains, the March reading reinforces the view that Thailand’s external trade dynamics are on a firmer footing heading into the second quarter of 2026, and may have implications for growth expectations, currency movements and future policy decisions.