Thailand Motorcycle Production Rises 6.9% in August 2026

Thailand motorcycle production reached 194,642 units in August 2026, according to figures announced by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on September 28. The monthly total increased 6.9% year over year and consisted of 156,489 completely built units (CBUs) and 38,153 completely knocked down units (CKDs). Across the first eight months of 2026, production totaled 1,658,772 motorcycles, including 1,346,767 CBUs and 312,005 CKDs. The January–August production total was 0.3% higher than the corresponding period a year earlier. The figures show that motorcycle manufacturing output in Thailand remained broadly stable through the first eight months, while August recorded a stronger year-over-year increase.

The latest FTI release also includes revisions to previously reported historical figures. Specifically, the August 2025 CKD production figure, August 2025 total motorcycle production figure, January–August 2025 CKD production figure, and January–August 2025 total motorcycle production figure now differ from figures announced by the FTI in September 2025. These revisions are important when comparing the latest 2026 production data with earlier releases because the underlying reference figures have changed. The August and January–August 2026 totals should therefore be read against the latest available FTI dataset rather than older versions of the 2025 figures.

Domestic motorcycle demand in Thailand strengthened significantly in August 2026. Sales reached 157,720 units during the month, representing a 21.1% increase from August 2025. For the first eight months of 2026, domestic motorcycle sales totaled 1,262,874 units, up 6.9% year over year. The monthly increase was substantially higher than the year-to-date growth rate, indicating that domestic sales contributed a stronger positive movement in August than the cumulative result through July. These figures provide a separate view from production because they measure motorcycles sold within the domestic market rather than units manufactured in the country.

Motorcycle exports also increased in August 2026, reaching 66,099 units, which was 5.6% higher than in August 2025. From January through August, exports totaled 597,806 units and increased 4.9% year over year. The export figures indicate that overseas shipments continued to grow alongside the rise in domestic sales. Taken together, the latest FTI data show increases across production, domestic sales, and exports during August, while the year-to-date production increase remained comparatively modest at 0.3%. The combination of these measures provides a broader picture of motorcycle manufacturing activity and market movement in Thailand during 2026.

August 2026 Motorcycle Production and Market Data

The latest figures provide separate measurements for motorcycle production, domestic sales, and exports, allowing the August 2026 results to be compared with both the same month in 2025 and the cumulative January–August period. Production increased 6.9% in August but only 0.3% year to date, while domestic sales and exports recorded stronger cumulative increases of 6.9% and 4.9%, respectively. The table below presents the reported volumes and year-over-year changes using the latest FTI figures and the revised historical comparison context described in the release.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The latest figures point to a motorcycle industry in Thailand with stronger August activity across manufacturing, domestic sales, and exports, although year-to-date production growth remains limited. Manufacturers and suppliers may therefore see different operating conditions across domestic and export channels, with the August sales increase providing a notable demand signal while cumulative output remains nearly flat. The revised 2025 comparison figures also reinforce the need to use the latest FTI dataset when assessing year-over-year changes. The next relevant indicators will be subsequent monthly production, domestic sales, and export results, which can show whether August’s stronger movements continue through the remainder of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did motorcycle production reach in August 2026?
Thailand motorcycle production reached 194,642 units in August 2026, up 6.9% from August 2025, according to the Federation of Thai Industries. The monthly total included 156,489 completely built units and 38,153 completely knocked down units. For January through August 2026, production totaled 1,658,772 units, representing a 0.3% year-over-year increase. The latest figures also note revisions to several August 2025 and January–August 2025 comparison figures, meaning analysts should use the updated FTI data when reviewing year-over-year production changes.

How did domestic motorcycle sales perform in August 2026?
Domestic motorcycle sales in Thailand reached 157,720 units in August 2026, an increase of 21.1% from the same month a year earlier. For the first eight months, domestic sales totaled 1,262,874 units, up 6.9% year over year. The August result therefore showed a stronger monthly increase than the cumulative year-to-date rate. These figures measure domestic motorcycle sales and are separate from production data, which tracks motorcycles manufactured in Thailand. The distinction helps identify changes in local market demand without treating sales and production as the same measure.