Exports set to expand by 4%Listen to this articlePhoto: 123RFThai exports are expected to grow by 2-4% this year due to foreign investment, particularly in the electronics sector, according to the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC). Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the TNSC, said exports would reach roughly US$340 billion in 2026, with the electronics sector estimated to grow by 20-25%. The council expects geopolitical conflict and climate change to benefit finished food exports, while rice exports may decline due to India's resumption of shipments. A focal point is the US Supreme Court's ruling on President Donald Trump's tariffs, expected to be announced on Jan 14, he said. Moreover, without the tariffs, businesses may not choose to relocate their production bases to Thailand, which could affect Thai exports in the longer term," Mr Sompol said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2026 00:38 UTC