Thailand’s FTA-Utilised Exports Reach Nearly USD 29 Billion in First Four Months of 2025
High usage of trade agreement benefits drives export growth, with significant gains from produce and vehicles
Thailand’s export volume under free trade agreements during January to April 2025 rose to about USD 28.83 billion, reflecting a growth of thirteen point four six percent over the same period last year.
This figure represents 79.45% of the export value eligible for benefits under FTAs.
The top five FTAs by utilisation value were: the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) at about USD 10.26 billion; ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) around USD 7.03 billion; ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) roughly USD 4.48 billion; the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) at USD 2.06 billion; and the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) at USD 1.85 billion.
Major product categories under FTAs showing high export values include road vehicles (diesel or semi-diesel, under 5 tonnes), unrefined or semi-manufactured platinum, blended synthetic and natural rubber, and fresh durian.
Among agricultural and related food-products, fresh durian, sugar from sugarcane, prepared chicken, frozen poultry meat, and fresh fruit varieties such as pomegranate, rambutan, and longan were among the top items utilising FTA privileges.
Thailand also signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in January 2025, marking a new trade partnership covering goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and other areas.
This figure represents 79.45% of the export value eligible for benefits under FTAs.
The top five FTAs by utilisation value were: the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) at about USD 10.26 billion; ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) around USD 7.03 billion; ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) roughly USD 4.48 billion; the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) at USD 2.06 billion; and the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) at USD 1.85 billion.
Major product categories under FTAs showing high export values include road vehicles (diesel or semi-diesel, under 5 tonnes), unrefined or semi-manufactured platinum, blended synthetic and natural rubber, and fresh durian.
Among agricultural and related food-products, fresh durian, sugar from sugarcane, prepared chicken, frozen poultry meat, and fresh fruit varieties such as pomegranate, rambutan, and longan were among the top items utilising FTA privileges.
Thailand also signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in January 2025, marking a new trade partnership covering goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and other areas.
