Thailand-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $978.56M total volume •Thailand surplus: $978.56M

ThailandPakistan

$978.56M

Exports (2023)

PakistanThailand

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$978.56M

Surplus for Thailand

Total Trade

$978.56M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Thailand and Pakistan. Green line shows exports from Thailand, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Thailand-Pakistan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ThailandPakistan Exports

$978.56M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
9.9% top product
1Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts
$97.10M
9.9% of exports
2Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$40.61M
4.2% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$40.60M
4.1% of exports
4Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$40.53M
4.1% of exports
5Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground
$32.76M
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Thailand's export portfolio to Pakistan demonstrates strategic specialization, with acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PakistanThailand Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$90.98M
Infinity% of imports
2Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$35.11M
Infinity% of imports
3Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$23.62M
Infinity% of imports
4Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$21.96M
Infinity% of imports
5Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$21.83M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Thailand's import pattern from Pakistan reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

🏆

Market Leadership

Thailand demonstrates competitive strength in exportingacids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts to Pakistan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $978.56M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Thailand-Pakistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $978.56 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Thailand maintains a surplus of $978.56 million
  • Export Focus: Thailand's primary exports include acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Pakistan include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, clothing: worn, and other worn articles

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $978.56M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Thailand leveraging its comparative advantages in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Thailand's specialization in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltscomplements Pakistan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $978.56M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
🔮

Trade Relationship Outlook

The $978.56M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

💰

Trade Volume Impact

The $978.56 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
⚖️

Trade Balance Effects

Thailand's trade surplus of $978.56 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Thailand and Pakistan represents a total trade volume of $978.56 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Thailand, with exports exceeding importsby $978.56 million.

Export Strengths

Thailand's exports to Pakistan total $978.56 million, with competitive advantages in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, representing $97.10M or9.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Pakistan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Thailand's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

Download Bilateral Trade Data

Access detailed trade data between Thailand and Pakistan in multiple formats.

Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023