Top Exports in 2024 (Jan–Jun 2025 Data):
According to UN COMTRADE via TradingEconomics, Thailand exported US $9.46 billion in goods to Indonesia in 2024, with the top categories including:
Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers – $1.37 B
Vehicles (other than railway/tramway) – $1.36 B
Plastics – $1.13 B
Cereals (mostly rice) – $776 M
Electrical & electronic equipment – $753 M
Sugars & confectionery – $511 M
Organic chemicals – $291 M
Rubbers – $279 M
Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products – $253 M
These make up the bulk of Thailand’s sold goods to Indonesia in 2024
Agricultural & Food Exports
Thailand is a major food supplier to Indonesia, particularly in:
Rice and cereals: Thailand shipped around $732 M in rice in 2023 and roughly $776 M in all cereals
Rice alone accounted for $732 M, while other cereals contributed minimally.
Fresh fruit (n.e.s.): Exports reached $61 M in 2023
Sugars & confectionery: Accounted for $511 M in 2024
Rubber: $279 M exported, fitting with Thailand’s status as a top global rubber supplier
Industrial & Manufactured Goods
Significant exports include:
Machinery & boilers: $1.37 B
Vehicles (excluding trains): $1.36 B
Electrical & electronic equipment: $753 M
Plastics: $1.13 B
Organic chemicals: $291 M
Mineral fuels and oils: $253 M
These items reflect Thailand’s industrial economy and capacity in automotive, chemical, and machinery sectors.
Context & Trends
Thailand is a major food supplier for Indonesia—as noted by both UN data and diplomatic sources emphasizing rice, fruits (durian, mango, cassava), etc.
Industrial goods like vehicles, machinery, electronics are top-tier exports, reflecting Thailand’s diversified export base.
Summary Table
| Category | Export Value (2024) |
|---|---|
| Machinery & boilers | ~$1.37 B |
| Vehicles | ~$1.36 B |
| Plastics | ~$1.13 B |
| Cereals (incl. rice) | ~$0.78 B |
| Electrical & electronic goods | ~$0.75 B |
| Sugars & confectionery | ~$0.51 B |
| Organic chemicals | ~$0.29 B |
| Rubber | ~$0.28 B |
| Mineral fuels/oils | ~$0.25 B |
Bottom Line
Thailand exports a robust mix of manufactured goods (machinery, vehicles, plastics, electronics) and agricultural commodities (rice, sugar, rubber, fresh fruit) to Indonesia. Rice and cereals are particularly vital given Indonesia’s food needs, while industrial goods further cement bilateral trade diversity.
