Thailand Car Production Hits 133,413 Units in March 2026, Up 13.11% as Exports Drive Q1 Growth
Thailand’s car production reached 133,413 units in March 2026, rising 13.11% month-on-month and 2.69% year-on-year, driven primarily by export growth. While overseas demand continues to support the industry, domestic production remains subdued, highlighting Thailand’s ongoing reliance on export markets.
April 27, 2026 — The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), represented by Surapong Paisitpattanapong, reported that Thailand’s automotive sector continued to expand in March 2026, supported mainly by export-oriented production.
Overall Car Production
- March 2026: 133,413 units
- +13.11% MoM
- +2.69% YoY
- January–March 2026: 369,751 units
- +5.32% YoY
March Key drivers:
- Passenger car production for export: +19.91%
- Pickup production for export: +3.82%
Passenger Cars: Structural Shift Underway
Passenger car production totaled 43,463 units (-4.66% YoY), accounting for 32.58% of total output, while January–March output rose 5.32% YoY to 369,751 units.
February Breakdown:
- ICE: 14,361 units (-22.08% YoY)
- BEV: 4,962 units (-8.65% YoY)
- PHEV: 2,318 units (-1.78% YoY)
- HEV: 21,822 units (+12.69% YoY)
In Jan–Mar:
- Passenger Cars production totaled 119,949 units (32.44% of total production, +0.38% YoY)
Commercial Vehicle Production Remains Strong
Total commercial vehicle production reached 89,950 units in March, increasing 6.67% YoY, while January–March output rose 7.87% YoY to 249,802 units.
1-Ton Pickup Trucks
- March: 88,344 units (+8.80% YoY)
February Breakdown:
- Pickup (single cab): 13,024 units (+23.08%)
- Double cab: 57,006 units (+1.54%)
- BEV pickup: 397 units (+100%)
- PPV: 17,917 units (+7.31%)
In Jan–Mar:
- 1-Ton Pickup Trucks production totaled 245,357 units (66.36% of total production, +7.15% YoY)
Export-Oriented Production Remains Key
Vehicles produced for export totaled 88,651 units, accounting for 66.45% of total output, up 6.53% YoY.
- Passenger cars for export: 16,814 units (+22.83%)
- Pickup trucks for export: 71,837 units (+3.82%)
In Jan–Mar:
- Export production totaled 249,343 units (67.44% of total output, +5.78% YoY)
Domestic Production: Still Fragile
Production for domestic sales reached 44,762 units (33.55% of total output), down 4.15% YoY.
In Jan–Mar:
- Total domestic production: 120,408 units (+4.39%)
February highlights:
- Passenger cars (Jan–Mar): 66,226 units (-15.22%)
- Pickup trucks (Jan–Mar): 49,737 units (+43.59%)
📌 Thailand’s automotive industry growth in 2026 is still heavily dependent on exports, while the product mix is gradually shifting toward hybrid and electric vehicles.
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