Thailand’s custom-based trade balance deteriorated markedly in April 2026, with the deficit widening to USD -10.020 billion, according to data updated on 25 May 2026. The figure represents a steep increase from the previous month’s shortfall of USD -3.340 billion recorded in March 2026.
The latest customs data signal a significant shift in Thailand’s external position over the month, as the trade gap more than tripled in dollar terms. While the underlying drivers—such as changes in export demand, import volumes or prices—are not detailed in the release, the scale of the April deficit underscores growing pressures on the country’s trade account that will be closely watched by investors and policymakers in the coming months.
