FX.co ★ Thailand’s Import Growth Surges to 50.1% YoY in September, Sharply Above August Pace

Thailand’s imports recorded a sharp acceleration in September 2026, with year-over-year growth rising to 50.10%, up from 31.30% in August 2026. The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring the change in imports for each month against the same month a year earlier.

The latest data, updated on 30 October 2026, indicate that the pace of import expansion strengthened considerably from August to September. In August 2026, imports were already growing at a robust 31.30% compared with August 2025, but September’s 50.10% increase versus September 2025 marks a significantly stronger upswing in external demand.

The month-to-month shift in the year-over-year rate suggests intensifying import activity heading into the final quarter of 2026. While the data do not specify the underlying drivers by sector, the scale of the acceleration points to a notable increase in Thailand’s demand for foreign goods and inputs compared with the same period a year earlier.