Trade War Offers Opportunities for Longer Supply Chains in Thailand

The 2018 trade war accelerated structural changes in Thailand’s electronics exports, with growth in midstream and upstream semiconductor components alongside traditional downstream products. This shift creates opportunities to extend supply chains, strengthen linkages with industries such as electric vehicles, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, and upgrade existing strengths like hard disk drives into higher-value, smart, and green technologies. Stable global market shares and complementary regional production also support deeper integration. Realizing these gains will depend on stronger supply-side capabilities and sustained government support to enhance competitiveness and attract higher-value investment.

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