At present, the UK is Thailand’s 22nd largest trading partner. In the first half of 2025 (January–June), bilateral trade was valued at US$2.62 billion, an increase of 0.63% year-on-year.
Thai exports to the UK totalled US$1.73 billion, up 11.40%, while imports from the UK stood at US$892.17 million, down 15.29%. Thailand thus enjoyed a trade surplus of US$841.65 million.
Key Thai exports include processed chicken, machinery and parts, gems and jewellery, motorcycles and parts, as well as automobiles and components. Major imports from the UK comprise machinery and parts, electronic circuits, medical scientific instruments, mineral and soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and metal ores.