Thailand Motorcycle Production Rises in May 2026 as Exports Accelerate

The Thailand two-wheeler industry delivered stronger manufacturing performance in May 2026, with Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reporting that Thailand motorcycle production reached 230,691 units, representing a 9.7% year-over-year increase. The month's production consisted of 187,591 completely built-up (CBU) motorcycles and 43,100 completely knocked down (CKD) units. The latest figures also highlighted continued momentum in export shipments alongside positive domestic demand during the month.

May 2026 Manufacturing Performance

According to FTI, total motorcycle manufacturing during May 2026 amounted to 230,691 units. Of this volume, 187,591 units were produced as CBUs, while 43,100 units were manufactured as CKDs. The year-over-year increase of 9.7% reflects stronger production activity compared with the same month in the previous year, supporting the industry's ongoing manufacturing output despite mixed performance over the broader five-month period.

Production Performance During January–May 2026

Across the first five months of 2026, total motorcycle production reached 1,048,117 units. This cumulative output included 836,824 CBU motorcycles and 211,293 CKD motorcycles. Despite the solid performance recorded during May, overall production for the January–May period declined by 1.5% compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, indicating that earlier monthly softness continued to influence cumulative manufacturing figures.

Exports and Domestic Sales Continue to Improve

Motorcycle exports recorded particularly strong growth during May 2026. Overseas shipments totaled 81,396 units, representing a 21.4% increase year over year. During the January–May period, exports reached 401,739 units, reflecting an 8.5% year-over-year increase and highlighting sustained international demand for motorcycles manufactured in Thailand.

Domestic market performance also remained positive. Motorcycle sales within Thailand totaled 169,724 units during May 2026, increasing 3.1% from the same month a year earlier. For the first five months of 2026, cumulative domestic sales reached 775,325 units, also posting a 3.1% year-over-year gain, demonstrating stable demand in the local market alongside expanding export activity.

Key May and January–May 2026 Motorcycle Statistics

The following table summarizes the latest production, export, and domestic sales figures released by the Federation of Thai Industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motorcycles were produced in Thailand during May 2026?
Thailand produced 230,691 motorcycles during May 2026, according to figures released by the Federation of Thai Industries. This represented a 9.7% increase compared with May 2025. The production total consisted of 187,591 completely built-up (CBU) motorcycles and 43,100 completely knocked down (CKD) units, reflecting stronger monthly manufacturing activity across the country's motorcycle industry.

How did Thailand's motorcycle exports perform in May 2026?
Motorcycle exports from Thailand showed strong year-over-year growth during May 2026, indicating healthy international demand. Export shipments totaled 81,396 units for the month, an increase of 21.4% compared with the previous year. Over the January–May 2026 period, cumulative exports reached 401,739 units, representing an 8.5% increase over the same period in 2025 and supporting overall industry performance.

What were Thailand's domestic motorcycle sales in the first five months of 2026?
Domestic motorcycle sales maintained positive growth throughout the first five months of 2026 despite mixed production trends. Sales reached 775,325 units between January and May, increasing 3.1% year over year. In May alone, domestic sales totaled 169,724 units, also recording a 3.1% increase, highlighting stable consumer demand within Thailand's motorcycle market.