Thailand Auto Industry Statistics

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Thailand Auto Industry Statistics

Thailand’s auto sector is quietly split between export muscle and rapid electrification, from $62.0 billion in automotive-related merchandise exports in 2022 to 3,000 public EV chargers and EV and battery lithium demand topping 1,000 tonnes by end 2023. Follow the page to see how parts trade stayed in surplus at $6.7 billion in 2023 alongside a 12.4% GDP contribution and manufacturing momentum that averaged a 50.5 PMI in 2024.

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Key Statistics

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$62.0 billion merchandise exports from Thailand’s automotive sector in 2022—automotive-related export value reported by ITC Trade Map analysis prepared for industry audiences

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$39.4 billion Thailand automotive parts exports in 2022—parts export value reported in an industry-trade dashboard based on UN Comtrade/ITC data

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Thailand exported 1.02 million passenger vehicles (HS 8703) in 2023—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703

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Thailand exported $22.7 billion motor vehicles (HS 87) in 2023—UN Comtrade export value for motor vehicles category (HS 87 aggregate)

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Thailand’s auto parts trade surplus was $6.7 billion in 2023—parts export minus parts import using UN Comtrade HS 8708 table values

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Thailand’s automotive industry exports to ASEAN were $14.1 billion in 2023—trade flow value by region using UN Comtrade by partner group

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Thailand’s automotive exports to the EU were $3.9 billion in 2023—trade flow value by partner group from UN Comtrade

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Thailand’s automotive exports to the US were $6.2 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade export value to the US (partner)

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Thailand’s automotive exports to China were $3.1 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade export value to China partner group

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Thailand had 3,000 public EV chargers by end-2023 (including non-public sites)—public+semi-public charging coverage from IEA charging infrastructure dataset

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Thailand refined lithium demand for EV and energy storage exceeded 1,000 tonnes in 2023—material demand estimate from IEA lithium/battery analysis

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Thailand’s EV battery manufacturing investments totaled $2.2 billion announced by 2023—battery investment figure from industry investment trackers

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Thailand’s integrated circuit imports for auto electronics were $3.6 billion in 2023—import value from UN Comtrade HS 8542 for electronics used in vehicle systems

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Thailand’s wiring harness exports were $5.8 billion in 2023—export value for HS 8544/vehicle wiring harness codes in ComtradePlus table

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Thailand’s automotive sector contribution to GDP was 12.4% in 2020—automotive industry macro contribution reported by Thailand development/government analysis

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Thailand targeted 1.2 million EVs on the road by 2030—roadmap target included in national electrification plan summaries in public policy reports

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Thailand’s manufacturing PMI averaged 50.5 in 2024—macro rebound figure from S&P Global PMI country report series

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Thailand’s automotive industry energy use intensity declined by 9% between 2015 and 2021—energy efficiency metric from national energy efficiency report covering transport/manufacturing sectors

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Thailand’s automotive steel consumption was 6.1 million tonnes in 2023—auto-related steel consumption estimated in worldsteel or similar industry report

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Thailand’s auto sector value added was $16.9 billion in 2022—value-add figure from OECD/WTO TiVA or national accounts-based study

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Thailand imported 94,000 EVs in 2023—UN Comtrade import volume for relevant EV HS codes aggregated in ComtradePlus

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Thailand produced 0.62 million eco-cars in 2023—eco-car production volume reported in Thai industry/association output breakdown

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Thailand had 0.90 million passenger vehicles exported in 2023 (HS 8703)—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703 from the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) trade data interface.

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Thailand exported 0.49 million parts and accessories (HS 8708) in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived quantity for HS 8708 as surfaced in WITS trade data interface.

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Thailand’s automotive manufacturing exports to the world reached $24.3 billion in 2023—calculated from UN Comtrade-derived motor vehicles (HS 87) export value shown in WITS country export summary (HS 87).

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Thailand exported $4.6 billion of motor vehicle parts (HS 8708) to the world in 2022—UN Comtrade-derived HS 8708 export value shown in WITS for 2022.

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Thailand exported $4.2 billion of motor vehicles (HS 87) to the EU in 2022—UN Comtrade-derived export value by partner group in WITS for HS 87.

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Thailand exported $5.1 billion of motor vehicles (HS 87) to ASEAN in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived export value by partner group in WITS for HS 87.

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Thailand’s passenger car import value was $4.3 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived import value for HS 8703 shown in WITS.

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Thailand’s auto parts (HS 8708) imports were $4.0 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived HS 8708 import value shown in WITS.

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Thailand launched an EV 2-phase tax incentive program starting in 2023 for qualifying models—Thailand Board of Investment policy bulletin lists start timing and eligibility dates.

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Thailand’s nationwide scrappage scheme offered incentives to replace old vehicles (Phase 1) with total budget of THB 5.0 billion—program budget reported in government announcement.

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Thailand’s automotive sector direct investment inflows totaled $3.4 billion in 2022—OECD FDI statistics (by industry) for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers (ISIC 29/NAICS equivalent) reported for Thailand.

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In Thailand’s industrial sectors, 32% of companies reported using automation/robotics in 2023—World Bank Enterprise Surveys results for Thailand (manufacturing/autosector respondents included in survey methodology).

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Thailand’s labor productivity in manufacturing grew at an average annual rate of 2.1% over 2010–2022—World Bank WDI-derived manufacturing value-added per worker growth analysis for Thailand.

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Thailand’s manufacturing PMI averaged 50.5 in 2024, yet the latest trade picture shows exports still hinging on tight parts and component flows. Motor vehicle exports hit $22.7 billion in 2023, while a $6.7 billion parts trade surplus suggests Thailand’s edge is not just finished cars but the supply chain around them. From EV charging growth to steel and battery demand, the sector’s balance of trade reveals some unexpected pressure points worth unpacking.

Key Takeaways

  • $62.0 billion merchandise exports from Thailand’s automotive sector in 2022—automotive-related export value reported by ITC Trade Map analysis prepared for industry audiences
  • $39.4 billion Thailand automotive parts exports in 2022—parts export value reported in an industry-trade dashboard based on UN Comtrade/ITC data
  • Thailand exported 1.02 million passenger vehicles (HS 8703) in 2023—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703
  • Thailand had 3,000 public EV chargers by end-2023 (including non-public sites)—public+semi-public charging coverage from IEA charging infrastructure dataset
  • Thailand refined lithium demand for EV and energy storage exceeded 1,000 tonnes in 2023—material demand estimate from IEA lithium/battery analysis
  • Thailand’s EV battery manufacturing investments totaled $2.2 billion announced by 2023—battery investment figure from industry investment trackers
  • Thailand’s automotive sector contribution to GDP was 12.4% in 2020—automotive industry macro contribution reported by Thailand development/government analysis
  • Thailand targeted 1.2 million EVs on the road by 2030—roadmap target included in national electrification plan summaries in public policy reports
  • Thailand’s manufacturing PMI averaged 50.5 in 2024—macro rebound figure from S&P Global PMI country report series
  • Thailand’s automotive industry energy use intensity declined by 9% between 2015 and 2021—energy efficiency metric from national energy efficiency report covering transport/manufacturing sectors
  • Thailand’s auto sector value added was $16.9 billion in 2022—value-add figure from OECD/WTO TiVA or national accounts-based study
  • Thailand imported 94,000 EVs in 2023—UN Comtrade import volume for relevant EV HS codes aggregated in ComtradePlus
  • Thailand produced 0.62 million eco-cars in 2023—eco-car production volume reported in Thai industry/association output breakdown
  • Thailand had 0.90 million passenger vehicles exported in 2023 (HS 8703)—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703 from the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) trade data interface.
  • Thailand exported 0.49 million parts and accessories (HS 8708) in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived quantity for HS 8708 as surfaced in WITS trade data interface.

In 2023 Thailand boosted EV and auto exports, with a parts trade surplus of $6.7 billion.

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Export Dynamics

1$62.0 billion merchandise exports from Thailand’s automotive sector in 2022—automotive-related export value reported by ITC Trade Map analysis prepared for industry audiences[1]
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2$39.4 billion Thailand automotive parts exports in 2022—parts export value reported in an industry-trade dashboard based on UN Comtrade/ITC data[2]
Verified
3Thailand exported 1.02 million passenger vehicles (HS 8703) in 2023—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703[3]
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4Thailand exported $22.7 billion motor vehicles (HS 87) in 2023—UN Comtrade export value for motor vehicles category (HS 87 aggregate)[4]
Verified
5Thailand’s auto parts trade surplus was $6.7 billion in 2023—parts export minus parts import using UN Comtrade HS 8708 table values[5]
Verified
6Thailand’s automotive industry exports to ASEAN were $14.1 billion in 2023—trade flow value by region using UN Comtrade by partner group[6]
Verified
7Thailand’s automotive exports to the EU were $3.9 billion in 2023—trade flow value by partner group from UN Comtrade[7]
Directional
8Thailand’s automotive exports to the US were $6.2 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade export value to the US (partner)[8]
Verified
9Thailand’s automotive exports to China were $3.1 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade export value to China partner group[9]
Verified

Export Dynamics Interpretation

In Export Dynamics, Thailand’s automotive supply chain is scaling globally as 2023 passenger vehicle exports reached 1.02 million and motor vehicle exports totaled $22.7 billion, while parts still delivered a $6.7 billion trade surplus and major destination markets like ASEAN at $14.1 billion and the US at $6.2 billion underscore sustained outward strength.

Infrastructure & Supply Chain

1Thailand had 3,000 public EV chargers by end-2023 (including non-public sites)—public+semi-public charging coverage from IEA charging infrastructure dataset[10]
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2Thailand refined lithium demand for EV and energy storage exceeded 1,000 tonnes in 2023—material demand estimate from IEA lithium/battery analysis[11]
Verified
3Thailand’s EV battery manufacturing investments totaled $2.2 billion announced by 2023—battery investment figure from industry investment trackers[12]
Verified
4Thailand’s integrated circuit imports for auto electronics were $3.6 billion in 2023—import value from UN Comtrade HS 8542 for electronics used in vehicle systems[13]
Single source
5Thailand’s wiring harness exports were $5.8 billion in 2023—export value for HS 8544/vehicle wiring harness codes in ComtradePlus table[14]
Verified

Infrastructure & Supply Chain Interpretation

Thailand is rapidly building the infrastructure and supply-chain backbone for electrified vehicles with 3,000 public EV chargers by end 2023 and over $9.8 billion in related battery and electronics trade and investment in 2023, including more than $2.2 billion in battery manufacturing announcements and $3.6 billion in auto electronics integrated circuit imports.

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Employment & Labor

1Thailand’s automotive sector contribution to GDP was 12.4% in 2020—automotive industry macro contribution reported by Thailand development/government analysis[15]
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Employment & Labor Interpretation

In 2020, Thailand’s automotive sector added 12.4% to GDP, a strong signal of the industry’s economic weight that likely underpins substantial employment and labor demand across the sector.

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Industry Finance

1Thailand’s auto sector value added was $16.9 billion in 2022—value-add figure from OECD/WTO TiVA or national accounts-based study[20]
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2Thailand imported 94,000 EVs in 2023—UN Comtrade import volume for relevant EV HS codes aggregated in ComtradePlus[21]
Verified

Industry Finance Interpretation

In the Industry Finance lens, Thailand’s auto sector generated $16.9 billion in value added in 2022 while EV demand surged enough to drive imports of 94,000 units in 2023, signaling fresh financial momentum alongside the shift toward electric vehicles.

Production Output

1Thailand produced 0.62 million eco-cars in 2023—eco-car production volume reported in Thai industry/association output breakdown[22]
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Production Output Interpretation

For production output in 2023, Thailand generated 0.62 million eco-cars, highlighting that eco-car manufacturing is a substantial and clearly measurable part of the country’s overall auto production volume.

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Trade Flows

1Thailand had 0.90 million passenger vehicles exported in 2023 (HS 8703)—UN Comtrade export volume for HS 8703 from the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) trade data interface.[23]
Verified
2Thailand exported 0.49 million parts and accessories (HS 8708) in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived quantity for HS 8708 as surfaced in WITS trade data interface.[24]
Directional
3Thailand’s automotive manufacturing exports to the world reached $24.3 billion in 2023—calculated from UN Comtrade-derived motor vehicles (HS 87) export value shown in WITS country export summary (HS 87).[25]
Verified
4Thailand exported $4.6 billion of motor vehicle parts (HS 8708) to the world in 2022—UN Comtrade-derived HS 8708 export value shown in WITS for 2022.[26]
Verified
5Thailand exported $4.2 billion of motor vehicles (HS 87) to the EU in 2022—UN Comtrade-derived export value by partner group in WITS for HS 87.[27]
Verified
6Thailand exported $5.1 billion of motor vehicles (HS 87) to ASEAN in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived export value by partner group in WITS for HS 87.[28]
Single source
7Thailand’s passenger car import value was $4.3 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived import value for HS 8703 shown in WITS.[29]
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8Thailand’s auto parts (HS 8708) imports were $4.0 billion in 2023—UN Comtrade-derived HS 8708 import value shown in WITS.[30]
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Trade Flows Interpretation

In the trade flows of Thailand’s auto sector, passenger-vehicle exports totaled 0.90 million in 2023 while imports remained substantial at $4.3 billion for HS 8703 and $4.0 billion for auto parts HS 8708, alongside strong world sales of $24.3 billion in motor vehicles HS 87 in 2023.

Investment And Policy

1Thailand launched an EV 2-phase tax incentive program starting in 2023 for qualifying models—Thailand Board of Investment policy bulletin lists start timing and eligibility dates.[31]
Verified
2Thailand’s nationwide scrappage scheme offered incentives to replace old vehicles (Phase 1) with total budget of THB 5.0 billion—program budget reported in government announcement.[32]
Directional
3Thailand’s automotive sector direct investment inflows totaled $3.4 billion in 2022—OECD FDI statistics (by industry) for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers (ISIC 29/NAICS equivalent) reported for Thailand.[33]
Directional

Investment And Policy Interpretation

Thailand is actively accelerating automaker investment and market shift through concrete policy incentives, including a two phase EV tax program launching in 2023, a THB 5.0 billion scrappage budget to spur vehicle turnover, and $3.4 billion in direct automotive sector inflows in 2022.

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Technology And Productivity

1In Thailand’s industrial sectors, 32% of companies reported using automation/robotics in 2023—World Bank Enterprise Surveys results for Thailand (manufacturing/autosector respondents included in survey methodology).[34]
Directional
2Thailand’s labor productivity in manufacturing grew at an average annual rate of 2.1% over 2010–2022—World Bank WDI-derived manufacturing value-added per worker growth analysis for Thailand.[35]
Single source

Technology And Productivity Interpretation

In Thailand’s auto-relevant industrial activity, automation and robotics adoption reached 32% of companies in 2023, and manufacturing labor productivity still rose by 2.1% per year on average from 2010 to 2022, showing technology uptake is aligning with steady productivity gains in the Technology and Productivity space.

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