Thailand Motorcycle Production July 2026 Rises 0.5%

On August 25, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand Motorcycle Production July 2026 reached 202,781 units, representing a 0.5% increase from the same month a year earlier. The July output consisted of 170,084 completely built units (CBUs) and 32,697 completely knocked down units (CKDs). The monthly production figure highlights a modest year-over-year increase for Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing sector, although cumulative production for the year remained slightly below the corresponding period in 2025. The FTI data also showed different trends across production, exports, and domestic sales during the first seven months of 2026, providing a broader view of motorcycle industry activity in the country.

Motorcycle Production Through July 2026

During the first seven months of 2026, motorcycle production in Thailand totaled 1,464,130 units, including 1,190,278 CBUs and 273,852 CKDs. The cumulative production figure was down 0.5% year over year, indicating that the 0.5% increase recorded in July was not sufficient to offset the slight decline accumulated earlier in the year. The production mix remained weighted toward completely built units, which accounted for the majority of total output during the January-July period. The figures reported by the FTI provide a direct measure of manufacturing activity through the first seven months of 2026 and establish the production base against which export and domestic sales performance can be assessed.

Motorcycle Exports Decline in July

Motorcycle exports from Thailand totaled 68,263 units in July 2026, down 4.2% compared with July 2025. Despite the monthly decline, exports for the first seven months of 2026 reached 531,707 units, representing a 4.8% increase year over year. This contrast shows that export performance remained positive on a cumulative basis even as shipments decreased during July. The January-July figure therefore indicates stronger export volume overall than in the corresponding period of the previous year, while the latest monthly result points to a weaker export performance in July. The FTI figures distinguish the short-term monthly movement from the broader cumulative trend in motorcycle exports.

Domestic Motorcycle Sales Continue to Grow

Domestic motorcycle sales in July 2026 reached 151,801 units, increasing 5.1% year over year. For the first seven months of 2026, domestic motorcycle sales rose 5.2% year over year to 1,105,154 units. The stronger domestic sales performance contrasts with the slight decline in cumulative motorcycle production and the mixed export trend recorded during the same period. The July sales increase also extended the positive cumulative movement in the domestic market, with January-July sales remaining above the level recorded a year earlier. Together, the FTI figures show that domestic motorcycle demand in Thailand increased during the first seven months of 2026 despite the 0.5% decline in cumulative production.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motorcycles did Thailand produce in July 2026?
Thailand produced 202,781 motorcycles in July 2026, marking a 0.5% year-over-year increase. The monthly total comprised 170,084 completely built units and 32,697 completely knocked down units. For the first seven months of 2026, total motorcycle production reached 1,464,130 units, consisting of 1,190,278 CBUs and 273,852 CKDs. Cumulative production was down 0.5% compared with the same period in 2025. During the same seven-month period, motorcycle exports increased 4.8% while domestic motorcycle sales rose 5.2%.